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Daldinia decipiens compared with Daldinia petriniae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Xylariales (Xylariales)	Xylariales (Xylariales)
Family same	Hypoxylaceae	Hypoxylaceae
Genus same	Daldinia	Daldinia
Species	Daldinia decipiens	Daldinia petriniae

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Daldinia.

Conservation Status

DD — Data Deficient

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Daldinia decipiens is a ball-shaped, carbonaceous ascomycete fungus producing firm, rounded stromata on dead wood of broadleaf trees, displaying characteristic concentric zones when sectioned. It is found in temperate forests and woodland edges across Europe and contributes to the decomposition of hardwood. Listed as Data Deficient, its exact distribution and ecology require further investigation.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden