Alpine Pine Vole vs Broad-bracted Dandelion
Microtus multiplex compared with Taraxacum acroglossum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Broad-bracted Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Microtus | Taraxacum |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Taraxacum acroglossum |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBroad-bracted Dandelion
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Broad-bracted Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-bracted Dandelion
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Broad-bracted Dandelion
The Broad-bracted Dandelion (Taraxacum acroglossum) is a species in the genus Taraxacum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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