azolla de Caroline vs Azolla
Azolla caroliniana compared with Azolla filiculoides
Key Differences
- azolla de Caroline is Least Concern while Azolla is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | azolla de Caroline | Azolla |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (plante) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum same | Tracheophyta | Tracheophyta |
| Class same | Polypodiopsida (Filicopsida) | Polypodiopsida (Filicopsida) |
| Order same | Salviniales (Salviniales) | Salviniales (Salviniales) |
| Family same | Salviniaceae | Salviniaceae |
| Genus same | Azolla | Azolla |
| Species | Azolla caroliniana | Azolla filiculoides |
Evolutionary Relationship
azolla de Caroline and Azolla share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Azolla.
Conservation Status
azolla de Caroline
LC — Least ConcernAzolla
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | azolla de Caroline | Azolla |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
azolla de Caroline
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).
Azolla
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
azolla de Caroline
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.
Azolla
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 12 countries:
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