Fragile Ramalina vs Thorny Ramalina

Ramalina fragilis compared with Ramalina willeyi

Key Differences

• Fragile Ramalina is Vulnerable while Thorny Ramalina is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fragile Ramalina	Thorny Ramalina
Kingdom same	Fungi (เห็ดรา)	Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order same	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family same	Ramalinaceae	Ramalinaceae
Genus same	Ramalina	Ramalina
Species	Ramalina fragilis	Ramalina willeyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Fragile Ramalina and Thorny Ramalina share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ramalina.

Conservation Status

Fragile Ramalina

VU — Vulnerable

Thorny Ramalina

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fragile Ramalina	Thorny Ramalina
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fragile Ramalina

Thorny Ramalina

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.