vs Flat-skulled Shrew
Daldinia decipiens compared with Sorex roboratus
Key Differences
- is Data Deficient while Flat-skulled Shrew is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Flat-skulled Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Xylariales (Xylariales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Hypoxylaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Daldinia | Sorex |
| Species | Daldinia decipiens | Sorex roboratus |
Conservation Status
Flat-skulled Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Flat-skulled Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Flat-skulled Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Flat-skulled Shrew
No description available.
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