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Macbrideola cornea compared with Macbrideola decapillata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Protozoa (أوالي) | Protozoa (أوالي) |
| Phylum same | Mycetozoa | Mycetozoa |
| Class same | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) |
| Order same | Stemonitidales | Stemonitidales |
| Family same | Stemonitidaceae | Stemonitidaceae |
| Genus same | Macbrideola | Macbrideola |
| Species | Macbrideola cornea | Macbrideola decapillata |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Macbrideola.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.
Macbrideola cornea is a minute myxomycete in the order Liceales, forming tiny stalked sporangia on decaying plant material and bark. Its sporangia are ivory to pale in color with a firm peridium. Like other slime molds, it plays a role in forest nutrient cycling by consuming bacteria and fungal spores.
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