alpine lady's-mantle vs Arctic barrel-bubble
Alchemilla alpina compared with Retusa obtusa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | Arctic barrel-bubble |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Gastropoda (Gastropoda) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Cephalaspidea (Cephalaspidea) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Retusidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Retusa |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Retusa obtusa |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernArctic barrel-bubble
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | Arctic barrel-bubble |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Arctic barrel-bubble
Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
Arctic barrel-bubble
The Arctic barrel-bubble (Retusa obtusa) is a species in the genus Retusa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
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