Alpine Pine Vole vs Aniseed Cockleshell
Microtus multiplex compared with Lentinellus cochleatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Aniseed Cockleshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Auriscalpiaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Lentinellus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Lentinellus cochleatus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernAniseed Cockleshell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Aniseed Cockleshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Aniseed Cockleshell
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Alpine Pine Vole
The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Aniseed Cockleshell
The Aniseed Cockleshell (Lentinellus cochleatus) is a species in the genus Lentinellus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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