Alder vs Gray-Orange Disk Lichen
Alnus glutinosa compared with Lecidea lapicida
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Gray-Orange Disk Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Lecideales (Lecideales) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Lecideaceae |
| Genus | Alnus | Lecidea |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Lecidea lapicida |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernGray-Orange Disk Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Gray-Orange Disk Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Gray-Orange Disk Lichen
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) 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.
Gray-Orange Disk Lichen
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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