vs Laxmann's Shrew
Exobasidium splendidum compared with Sorex caecutiens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Laxmann's Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Exobasidiomycetes (Exobasidiomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Exobasidiales (Exobasidiales) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Exobasidiaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Exobasidium | Sorex |
| Species | Exobasidium splendidum | Sorex caecutiens |
Conservation Status
Laxmann's Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Laxmann's Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.
Laxmann's Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.
Exobasidium splendidum is a parasitic basidiomycete fungus that forms galls and hypertrophied growths on the leaves and stems of host plants in the heath family. It inhabits boreal and montane habitats where Ericaceae shrubs such as Arctostaphylos grow. This parasitic fungus deforms host plant tissue to extract nutrients during its reproductive phase.
Laxmann's Shrew
No description available.
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