alpine silverwort vs brown disc snail
Anthelia julacea compared with Discus ruderatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine silverwort | brown disc snail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Marchantiophyta (liverwort) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) | Gastropoda (Gastropoda) |
| Order | Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales) | Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora) |
| Family | Antheliaceae | Discidae |
| Genus | Anthelia | Discus |
| Species | Anthelia julacea | Discus ruderatus |
Conservation Status
alpine silverwort
LC — Least Concernbrown disc snail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine silverwort | brown disc snail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine silverwort
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
brown disc snail
Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
Distributed across France, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.
alpine silverwort
The Alpine silverwort (Anthelia julacea) is a species in the genus Anthelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
brown disc snail
The Brown Disc Snail (Discus ruderatus) is a species in the genus Discus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
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