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Physarum leucophaeum compared with Physarum pusillum

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 leucophaeum	Physarum pusillum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Physarum pusillum is a small myxomycete (slime mould) producing minute, pale-coloured sporangia on decaying plant material and bark in humid woodland environments. Its name reflects its diminutive size relative to other Physarum species. Like its relatives, it goes through a plasmodial feeding stage before forming reproductive structures, and it is distributed across multiple continents.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 7 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States