Arctic lemming vs fringed peat moss
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Sphagnum fimbriatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | fringed peat moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Sphagnales (Sphagnales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Sphagnaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Sphagnum |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Sphagnum fimbriatum |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least Concernfringed peat moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | fringed peat moss |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
fringed peat moss
Habitat
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
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.
fringed peat moss
No description available.
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