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Arcyria affinis compared with Arcyria rubrobrunnea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Protozoa (protozoa) | Protozoa (protozoa) |
| Phylum same | Mycetozoa | Mycetozoa |
| Class same | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) |
| Order same | Trichiales (Trichiales) | Trichiales (Trichiales) |
| Family same | Arcyriaceae | Arcyriaceae |
| Genus same | Arcyria | Arcyria |
| Species | Arcyria affinis | Arcyria rubrobrunnea |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Arcyria.
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 Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Arcyria affinis is a species in the genus Arcyria. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Arcyria rubrobrunnea is a myxomycete (slime mould) producing reddish-brown to dark brown, cylindrical sporangia clustered on decaying wood in moist forest environments. Its capillitium forms an expanding, net-like structure after the peridium ruptures, aiding in spore release and dispersal. This species is found in temperate and tropical forests across multiple continents.
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