Caucasian Alder vs Limestone Disc Lichen

Alnus subcordata compared with Lecidella stigmatea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder Limestone Disc Lichen
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Betulaceae Lecanoraceae
Genus Alnus Lecidella
Species Alnus subcordata Lecidella stigmatea

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Limestone Disc Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder Limestone Disc Lichen
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.

Limestone Disc Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Limestone Disc Lichen

No description available.

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