vs Ord's kangaroo rat
Helvella corium compared with Dipodomys ordii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ord's kangaroo rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Helvellaceae | Heteromyidae |
| Genus | Helvella | Dipodomys |
| Species | Helvella corium | Dipodomys ordii |
Conservation Status
Ord's kangaroo rat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ord's kangaroo rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Ord's kangaroo rat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Helvella corium is a saddle fungus in the family Helvellaceae, producing irregularly lobed, dark brownish-gray to black apothecia with convoluted, saddle-like caps. It fruits in autumn on soil in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often partially buried in humus or litter. Assessed as Least Concern, this distinctive species is distributed across temperate Europe and North America.
Ord's kangaroo rat
No description available.
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