vs Lesser Cachalot
Coprinopsis geesterani compared with Kogia breviceps
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Lesser Cachalot | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) |
| Family | Psathyrellaceae | Kogiidae |
| Genus | Coprinopsis | Kogia |
| Species | Coprinopsis geesterani | Kogia breviceps |
Conservation Status
Lesser Cachalot
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Lesser Cachalot | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Lesser Cachalot
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Coprinopsis geesterani is a small, inky cap mushroom in the Psathyrellaceae family with a pale, pleated cap that autodigests into ink at maturity. It inhabits dung, compost, and nutrient-rich soils in temperate European environments. This coprophilous saprotrophic fungus decomposes organic waste in dung-enriched and compost habitats.
Lesser Cachalot
No description available.
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