brittlestar vs Stinking Slime Truffle
Amphiura filiformis compared with Melanogaster ambiguus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | brittlestar | Stinking Slime Truffle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Echinodermata (Echinoderms) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Amphiuridae | Paxillaceae |
| Genus | Amphiura | Melanogaster |
| Species | Amphiura filiformis | Melanogaster ambiguus |
Conservation Status
brittlestar
LC — Least ConcernStinking Slime Truffle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | brittlestar | Stinking Slime Truffle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
brittlestar
Habitat
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Stinking Slime Truffle
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
brittlestar
The Brittlestar (Amphiura filiformis) is a species in the genus Amphiura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Stinking Slime Truffle
No description available.
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