Andersson's arctic moss vs
Arctoa anderssonii compared with Diplotomma pharcidium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andersson's arctic moss | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Bryophyta | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Dicranales (Dicranales) | Caliciales (Caliciales) |
| Family | Rhabdoweisiaceae | Caliciaceae |
| Genus | Arctoa | Diplotomma |
| Species | Arctoa anderssonii | Diplotomma pharcidium |
Conservation Status
Andersson's arctic moss
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andersson's arctic moss | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andersson's arctic moss
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Andersson's arctic moss
The Andersson's arctic moss (Arctoa anderssonii) is a species in the genus Arctoa. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Diplotomma pharcidium is a crustose lichen with a greyish thallus bearing dark, lecideine apothecia on calcareous bark and rock. It inhabits old calcareous rock faces and weathered limestone in temperate European environments. This lichen is sensitive to air pollution and is found primarily in areas with low nitrogen deposition.
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