Asterisk Lichen vs Black Bent
Arthonia radiata compared with Agrostis gigantea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Asterisk Lichen | Black Bent |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Arthoniales (Arthoniales) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Arthoniaceae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Arthonia | Agrostis |
| Species | Arthonia radiata | Agrostis gigantea |
Conservation Status
Asterisk Lichen
LC — Least ConcernBlack Bent
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Asterisk Lichen | Black Bent |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Asterisk Lichen
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 (Colombia).
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Asterisk Lichen
The Asterisk Lichen (Arthonia radiata) is a species in the genus Arthonia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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 (Colombia).
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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