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
Paradox Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Paradox Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Paradox Vole
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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