Sarmentypnum trichophyllum (Warnst.) Hedenäs, a rare boreal-arctic aquatic moss, first recorded in the glacial sediments of Central Europe

Key Points

• Sarmentypnum trichophyllum was identified for the first time in Central Europe, indicating its rare occurrence in these glacial sediments.
• The moss was found specifically in the glacial sediments, highlighting its adaptation to boreal-arctic environments.
• Analysis included sampling from various sites across Central Europe to establish the moss's distribution and environmental preferences.
• This finding supports the importance of studying rare species and their habitats in understanding ecological shifts.