Arctic lemming vs alfafa-de-folhas-manchadas
Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Medicago arabica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arctic lemming | alfafa-de-folhas-manchadas |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Roedores) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Dicrostonyx | Medicago |
| Species | Dicrostonyx torquatus | Medicago arabica |
Conservation Status
Arctic lemming
LC — Least Concernalfafa-de-folhas-manchadas
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arctic lemming | alfafa-de-folhas-manchadas |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arctic lemming
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
alfafa-de-folhas-manchadas
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
Arctic lemming
The Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus) is a species in the genus Dicrostonyx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
alfafa-de-folhas-manchadas
The Burclover (Medicago arabica) is a species in the genus Medicago. 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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