Großer Algenfarn vs Grosser Algenfarn

Azolla caroliniana compared with Azolla filiculoides

Key Differences

Großer Algenfarn is Least Concern while Grosser Algenfarn is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Großer Algenfarn	Grosser Algenfarn
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum same	Tracheophyta	Tracheophyta
Class same	Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)	Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)
Order same	Salviniales (Schwimmfarnartige)	Salviniales (Schwimmfarnartige)
Family same	Salviniaceae	Salviniaceae
Genus same	Azolla	Azolla
Species	Azolla caroliniana	Azolla filiculoides

Evolutionary Relationship

Großer Algenfarn and Grosser Algenfarn share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Azolla.

Ansehen Genus: Azolla

Conservation Status

Großer Algenfarn

LC — Least Concern

Grosser Algenfarn

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Großer Algenfarn	Grosser Algenfarn
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Großer Algenfarn

Habitat

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Grosser Algenfarn

Habitat

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Großer Algenfarn

The Carolina Mosquitofern (Azolla caroliniana) is a species in the genus Azolla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.