Clarke s Vole vs

Microtus clarkei compared with Trichia contorta

Key Differences

  • Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Clarke s Vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mycetozoa
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family Cricetidae Trichiaceae
Genus Microtus Trichia
Species Microtus clarkei Trichia contorta

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Trichia contorta is a myxomycete producing clusters of small, cylindrical to pear-shaped sporangia on decaying wood, often in early succession on freshly fallen logs. It is distinguished by its twisted elaters, which are hygroscopic coiled threads within the sporangium that assist in spore dispersal. This species is found across temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere.

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