Castor vs Gristly Domecap
Ricinus communis compared with Lyophyllum loricatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Castor | Gristly Domecap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus | Ricinus | Lyophyllum |
| Species | Ricinus communis | Lyophyllum loricatum |
Conservation Status
Castor
NE — Not EvaluatedGristly Domecap
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Castor | Gristly Domecap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Castor
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (33 countries), Asia (26 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (12 countries).
Gristly Domecap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found in Norway.
Castor
The Castor (Ricinus communis) is a species in the genus Ricinus. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and hi
Gristly Domecap
No description available.
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