Flacher Lackporling vs Caucasian Alder
Ganoderma applanatum compared with Alnus subcordata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Flacher Lackporling | Caucasian Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Pilze) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Polyporales (Stielporlingsartige) | Fagales (Buchenartige) |
| Family | Polyporaceae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ganoderma | Alnus |
| Species | Ganoderma applanatum | Alnus subcordata |
Conservation Status
Flacher Lackporling
LC — Least ConcernCaucasian Alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Flacher Lackporling | Caucasian Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Flacher Lackporling
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Caucasian Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Flacher Lackporling
Artist's bracket (Ganoderma applanatum) is a species in the genus Ganoderma. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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.
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