Amber Jelly vs Botta's pocket gopher
Exidia recisa compared with Thomomys bottae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Amber Jelly | Botta's pocket gopher |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Auriculariales (Auriculariales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Auriculariaceae | Geomyidae |
| Genus | Exidia | Thomomys |
| Species | Exidia recisa | Thomomys bottae |
Conservation Status
Amber Jelly
LC — Least ConcernBotta's pocket gopher
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Amber Jelly | Botta's pocket gopher |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Amber Jelly
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Botta's pocket gopher
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Amber Jelly
The Amber Jelly (Exidia recisa) is a species in the genus Exidia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Botta's pocket gopher
The Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is a species in the genus Thomomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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