alpine pussytoes vs Concentric Ring Lichen
Antennaria alpina compared with Arctoparmelia centrifuga
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine pussytoes | Concentric Ring Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Antennaria | Arctoparmelia |
| Species | Antennaria alpina | Arctoparmelia centrifuga |
Conservation Status
alpine pussytoes
LC — Least ConcernConcentric Ring Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine pussytoes | Concentric Ring Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine pussytoes
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Concentric Ring Lichen
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.
alpine pussytoes
The Alpine pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) is a species in the genus Antennaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Distributed across Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Concentric Ring Lichen
No description available.
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