Dung Cannon vs Hare's-tail
Pilobolus crystallinus compared with Lagurus ovatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Dung Cannon | Hare's-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Mucoromycota (Mucoromycota) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mucoromycetes (Mucoromycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Mucorales (Mucorales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Pilobolaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Pilobolus | Lagurus |
| Species | Pilobolus crystallinus | Lagurus ovatus |
Conservation Status
Dung Cannon
NE — Not EvaluatedHare's-tail
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Dung Cannon | Hare's-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Dung Cannon
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).
Hare's-tail
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).
Dung Cannon
No description available.
Hare's-tail
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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