Bristled Parachute vs Broad-footed Mole
Marasmius cohaerens compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bristled Parachute | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Marasmiaceae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Marasmius | Scapanus |
| Species | Marasmius cohaerens | Scapanus latimanus |
Conservation Status
Bristled Parachute
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bristled Parachute | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bristled Parachute
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States.
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bristled Parachute
The Bristled Parachute (Marasmius cohaerens) is a species in the genus Marasmius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Broad-footed Mole
The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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