flax dodder vs Guam Flying Fox
Cuscuta epilinum compared with Pteropus tokudae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | flax dodder | Guam Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Solanales (Solanales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Cuscuta | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Cuscuta epilinum | Pteropus tokudae |
Conservation Status
flax dodder
EX — ExtinctGuam Flying Fox
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | flax dodder | Guam Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
flax dodder
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC)), Asia (5 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Guam Flying Fox
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
flax dodder
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Guam Flying Fox
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