Arctic lemming vs Basket Elm
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Ulmus crassifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Basket Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Ulmus |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Ulmus crassifolia |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernBasket Elm
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Basket Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Basket Elm
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Arctic lemming
The Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus) is a species in the genus Dicrostonyx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Basket Elm
The Basket Elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is a species in the genus Ulmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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