Arctic lemming vs Broad Bean Rust
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Uromyces viciae-fabae
Key Differences
- Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Broad Bean Rust is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | Broad Bean Rust |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Pucciniales (Pucciniales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Pucciniaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Uromyces |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Uromyces viciae-fabae |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least ConcernBroad Bean Rust
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | Broad Bean Rust |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad Bean Rust
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 (Brazil).
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.
Broad Bean Rust
The Broad Bean Rust (Uromyces viciae-fabae) is a species in the genus Uromyces. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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