California alder vs
Alnus rhombifolia compared with Staphylococcus hominis
Key Differences
- California alder is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | California alder | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Betulaceae | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Alnus | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Alnus rhombifolia | Staphylococcus hominis |
Conservation Status
California alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | California alder | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.
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