Black Bent vs Dotted Ribbon Lichen
Agrostis gigantea compared with Ramalina fastigiata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Dotted Ribbon Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (식물) | Fungi (균계) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (피자식물문) | Ascomycota (자낭균류) |
| Class | Liliopsida (백합강) | Lecanoromycetes (요강버섯강) |
| Order | Poales (벼목) | Lecanorales (레카노라목) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Ramalinaceae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Ramalina |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Ramalina fastigiata |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernDotted Ribbon Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Dotted Ribbon Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Dotted Ribbon Lichen
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Dotted Ribbon Lichen
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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