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Arcyria incarnata compared with Arcyria stipata
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 incarnata | Arcyria stipata |
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 Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Arcyria incarnata is a brightly coloured myxomycete (slime mould) producing dense clusters of pink to flesh-coloured, cylindrical sporangia on decaying wood and plant litter in forest habitats. During its vegetative phase it exists as a motile plasmodium feeding on bacteria, fungi, and organic particles. This species is found worldwide in moist, shaded woodland environments with abundant dead wood.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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