Caucasian Alder vs Concentric Ring Lichen

Alnus subcordata compared with Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder Concentric Ring Lichen
Kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Fagales (Buchenartige) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Betulaceae Parmeliaceae
Genus Alnus Arctoparmelia
Species Alnus subcordata Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Concentric Ring Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder Concentric Ring 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.

Concentric Ring Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, 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.

Concentric Ring Lichen

No description available.

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