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Common Oak

Quercus robur

Least Concern
Diet
Autotroph
Lifespan
1000 years
Length
25.0 m
Trend
→ Stable
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About

英国栎(Quercus robur)是欧洲最重要、分布最广的落叶乔木之一,寿命可逾千年,高达40米,所支撑的生物多样性超过欧洲任何其他树种,超过2300种昆虫、真菌、地衣、苔藓和鸟类直接依赖成熟栎树为生。分布于欧洲全境至西亚的温带森林,其坚硬耐久的木材在历史上是造船、建筑和制桶的基础材料。

Fun Facts

  • A single oak can produce 70,000 acorns in a year.
  • The oldest oak trees are over 1,000 years old.
  • Over 2,000 species depend on oak trees.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph
Common Oak is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish carvalheiro
French chêne pédonculé
German Stieleiche
Portuguese carvalho
Russian Dub Cereščatyj

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Oak?
The scientific name of Common Oak is Quercus robur. It belongs to the genus Quercus.
What is the conservation status of Common Oak?
Common Oak (Quercus robur) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Common Oak live?
Common Oak is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland.
What family does Common Oak belong to?
Common Oak (Quercus robur) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
What does Common Oak eat?
Common Oak is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Common Oak live?
Common Oak has an average lifespan of approximately 1000 years in the wild.
Is Common Oak endangered?
No, Common Oak (Quercus robur) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Common Oak belong to?
Common Oak (Quercus robur) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

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