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Physarum contextum compared with Physarum nudum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Protozoa (protozoa) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum same Mycetozoa Mycetozoa
Class same Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order same Physarales (Physarales) Physarales (Physarales)
Family same Physaraceae Physaraceae
Genus same Physarum Physarum
Species Physarum contextum Physarum nudum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

No description available.

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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