Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus
Species of moss
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Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus, the big shaggy-moss[1] or rough goose neck moss,[2] is a species of moss in the family Hylocomiaceae. It is often the dominating moss species in moderately rich forest habitats in the boreal regions and the Pacific Northwest. Because of its fuzzy appearance and tail-like shape it is also called the 'electrified cat's tail moss'.[3] Not to be confused with square goose-necked moss, Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus.
| Rough goose neck moss | |
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| Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Bryidae |
| Order: | Hypnales |
| Family: | Hylocomiaceae |
| Genus: | Rhytidiadelphus |
| Species: | R. triquetrus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus | |
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Ecology
Response to herbicide application
In a study of the effect of the herbicide Asulam on moss growth, Rhytidiadelphus triquetrus was shown to have intermediate sensitivity to Asulam exposure.[4]
