vs Gorse Cramp Ball

Daldinia decipiens compared with Daldinia fissa

Key Differences

• is Data Deficient while Gorse Cramp Ball is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Gorse Cramp Ball
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Xylariales (Holzkeulenartige)	Xylariales (Holzkeulenartige)
Family same	Hypoxylaceae	Hypoxylaceae
Genus same	Daldinia	Daldinia
Species	Daldinia decipiens	Daldinia fissa

Evolutionary Relationship

and Gorse Cramp Ball share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Daldinia.

Conservation Status

DD — Data Deficient

Gorse Cramp Ball

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Gorse Cramp Ball
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Gorse Cramp Ball

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.

Daldinia decipiens is a ball-shaped, carbonaceous ascomycete fungus producing firm, rounded stromata on dead wood of broadleaf trees, displaying characteristic concentric zones when sectioned. It is found in temperate forests and woodland edges across Europe and contributes to the decomposition of hardwood. Listed as Data Deficient, its exact distribution and ecology require further investigation.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway