brittlestar vs Lesser Curled Hook-moss
Amphiura filiformis compared with Palustriella decipiens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | brittlestar | Lesser Curled Hook-moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Echinodermata (Echinoderms) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) |
| Order | Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) | Hypnales (Hypnales) |
| Family | Amphiuridae | Amblystegiaceae |
| Genus | Amphiura | Palustriella |
| Species | Amphiura filiformis | Palustriella decipiens |
Conservation Status
brittlestar
LC — Least ConcernLesser Curled Hook-moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | brittlestar | Lesser Curled Hook-moss |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Lesser Curled Hook-moss
Habitat
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
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.
Lesser Curled Hook-moss
No description available.
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