Alpine Rock-Cress vs Durham slug
Arabis alpina compared with Arion flagellus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Rock-Cress | Durham slug |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Gastropoda (Gastropoda) |
| Order | Brassicales (Brassicales) | Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora) |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Arionidae |
| Genus | Arabis | Arion |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Arion flagellus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Rock-Cress
LC — Least ConcernDurham slug
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Rock-Cress | Durham slug |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Rock-Cress
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Durham slug
Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
Found across Africa (South Africa) and Europe (6 countries).
Alpine Rock-Cress
The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Durham slug
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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