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Stereocaulon evolutum compared with Stereocaulon nanodes
Key Differences
- is Endangered while is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (Pilze) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum same | Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) | Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) |
| Class same | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order same | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family same | Stereocaulaceae | Stereocaulaceae |
| Genus same | Stereocaulon | Stereocaulon |
| Species | Stereocaulon evolutum | Stereocaulon nanodes |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Stereocaulon.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Stereocaulon evolutum is a fruticose lichen in the family Stereocaulaceae, assessed as Endangered (EN). It forms erect, branched pseudopodetia with granular cephalodia containing nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterial partners. Its endangered status reflects sensitivity to habitat disturbance and air quality degradation.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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