Beggar'S-Buttons vs flat-backed millipede
Arctium lappa compared with Polydesmus complanatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | flat-backed millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Diplopoda (Diplopoda) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Polydesmida (Polydesmida) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Polydesmidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Polydesmus |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Polydesmus complanatus |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least Concernflat-backed millipede
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | flat-backed millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
flat-backed millipede
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
flat-backed millipede
No description available.
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