vs Paradox Vole

Hygrocybe acutoconica compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Paradox Vole
Kingdom Fungi (Pilze) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Agaricales (Champignonartige) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family Hygrophoraceae Cricetidae
Genus Hygrocybe Microtus
Species Hygrocybe acutoconica Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Paradox Vole
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hygrocybe acutoconica is a waxcap fungus in the family Hygrophoraceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It produces acutely conical, bright yellow to orange fruiting bodies in unfertilised, ancient grasslands and is considered an indicator of grassland ecological integrity. It is widely distributed but locally dependent on stable, long-unimproved grassland habitats.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

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