vs

Achlya achlyoides compared with Achlya bisexualis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Drepanidae	Drepanidae
Genus same	Achlya	Achlya
Species	Achlya achlyoides	Achlya bisexualis

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Achlya.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Sweden.

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Sweden.

Achlya achlyoides is a species in the genus Achlya. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Brazil and Sweden, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Its documented geographic distribution includes Brazil and Sweden.

Achlya bisexualis is an oomycete in the family Saprolegniaceae that decomposes organic matter in freshwater habitats and can act as a pathogen of fish and invertebrates under certain conditions. It exhibits a fascinating pheromone-based sexual reproduction system that has been extensively studied as a model for steroid hormone signaling in lower eukaryotes. Its mycelial colonies rapidly colonize dead insect and plant debris in slow-moving water.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇪 Sweden