Arctic lemming vs Conifer Parasol

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Chlorophyllum olivieri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arctic lemming Conifer Parasol
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Dicrostonyx Chlorophyllum
Species Dicrostonyx torquatus Chlorophyllum olivieri

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Conifer Parasol

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arctic lemming Conifer Parasol
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conifer Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Conifer Parasol

No description available.

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