Caucasian Alder vs flat-backed millipede

Alnus subcordata compared with Polydesmus complanatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder flat-backed millipede
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Diplopoda (Diplopoda)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Polydesmida (Polydesmida)
Family Betulaceae Polydesmidae
Genus Alnus Polydesmus
Species Alnus subcordata Polydesmus complanatus

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

flat-backed millipede

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder flat-backed millipede
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

flat-backed millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) 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.

flat-backed millipede

No description available.

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