Atherton antechinus vs
Antechinus godmani compared with Trechispora microspora
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Atherton antechinus | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) | Trechisporales (Trechisporales) |
| Family | Dasyuridae | Sistotremataceae |
| Genus | Antechinus | Trechispora |
| Species | Antechinus godmani | Trechispora microspora |
Conservation Status
Atherton antechinus
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Atherton antechinus | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Atherton antechinus
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Atherton antechinus
The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Trechispora microspora is a corticioid fungus producing very small spores, as its name indicates. It grows as a thin, white to cream-colored crust on the underside of decaying hardwood and conifer logs in temperate and boreal forests. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes dead woody material, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
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