vs Steinreizker-Kernpilz

Hypomyces papulasporae compared with Hypomyces lateritius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Steinreizker-Kernpilz
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order same	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)
Family same	Hypocreaceae	Hypocreaceae
Genus same	Hypomyces	Hypomyces
Species	Hypomyces papulasporae	Hypomyces lateritius

Evolutionary Relationship

and Steinreizker-Kernpilz share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypomyces.

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

Steinreizker-Kernpilz

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Steinreizker-Kernpilz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Steinreizker-Kernpilz

Habitat

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

Range

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

Hypomyces papulasporae is a mycoparasitic fungus that grows on and parasitizes other fungi, particularly species of Papulaspora. It inhabits decaying organic matter and fungal substrates in temperate forests and related environments. This parasitic ascomycete obtains nutrients by colonizing and digesting other fungal hosts on decomposing wood or soil.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden