alpine lady's-mantle vs flat-backed millipede
Alchemilla alpina compared with Polydesmus complanatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | flat-backed millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Diplopoda (Diplopoda) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Polydesmida (Polydesmida) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Polydesmidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Polydesmus |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Polydesmus complanatus |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least Concernflat-backed millipede
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | flat-backed millipede |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
flat-backed millipede
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across 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).
flat-backed millipede
No description available.
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