brittlestar vs Confluent Disc Lichen
Amphiura filiformis compared with Lecidea confluens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | brittlestar | Confluent Disc Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Echinodermata (Echinoderms) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) | Lecideales (Lecideales) |
| Family | Amphiuridae | Lecideaceae |
| Genus | Amphiura | Lecidea |
| Species | Amphiura filiformis | Lecidea confluens |
Conservation Status
brittlestar
LC — Least ConcernConfluent Disc Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | brittlestar | Confluent Disc Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
brittlestar
Habitat
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Confluent Disc Lichen
Habitat
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.
brittlestar
The Brittlestar (Amphiura filiformis) is a species in the genus Amphiura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Confluent Disc Lichen
No description available.
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