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Großer Algenfarn

Azolla caroliniana

Least Concern

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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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Salviniales (Schwimmfarnartige)

Species

Azolla caroliniana (Großer Algenfarn)

Names in Other Languages

French azolla de Caroline

German Großer Algenfarn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großer Algenfarn?

The scientific name of Großer Algenfarn is Azolla caroliniana. It belongs to the genus Azolla.

What is the conservation status of Großer Algenfarn?

Großer Algenfarn (Azolla caroliniana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Großer Algenfarn live?

Großer Algenfarn is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, France, Japan, Netherlands, Romania.

What family does Großer Algenfarn belong to?

Großer Algenfarn (Azolla caroliniana) belongs to the genus Azolla, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.

Is Großer Algenfarn endangered?

No, Großer Algenfarn (Azolla caroliniana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Großer Algenfarn belong to?

Großer Algenfarn (Azolla caroliniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Großer Algenfarn?

The closest relatives of Großer Algenfarn in the genus Azolla include Grosser Algenfarn, Kleiner Algenfarn, Ferny Azolla.