alpine silverwort vs Shingled Rock Shield
Anthelia julacea compared with Xanthoparmelia stenophylla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine silverwort | Shingled Rock Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Marchantiophyta (liverwort) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Antheliaceae | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Anthelia | Xanthoparmelia |
| Species | Anthelia julacea | Xanthoparmelia stenophylla |
Conservation Status
alpine silverwort
LC — Least ConcernShingled Rock Shield
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine silverwort | Shingled Rock Shield |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Shingled Rock Shield
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
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.
Shingled Rock Shield
No description available.
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