Alpine Pine Vole vs Blow fly
Microtus multiplex compared with Lucilia caesar
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Blow fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Calliphoridae |
| Genus | Microtus | Lucilia |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Lucilia caesar |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and Blow fly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBlow fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Blow fly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blow fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across 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.
Blow fly
The Blow fly (Lucilia caesar) is a species in the genus Lucilia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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