Beech bark disease vs Brook-Side Alder
Neonectria coccinea compared with Alnus serrulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beech bark disease | Brook-Side Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hypocreales (Hypocreales) | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) |
| Family | Nectriaceae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Neonectria | Alnus |
| Species | Neonectria coccinea | Alnus serrulata |
Conservation Status
Beech bark disease
LC — Least ConcernBrook-Side Alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beech bark disease | Brook-Side Alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beech bark disease
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Brook-Side Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
Beech bark disease
The Beech bark disease (Neonectria coccinea) is a species in the genus Neonectria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Brook-Side Alder
The Brook-Side Alder (Alnus serrulata) 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.
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