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Lasiobolus cuniculi compared with Lasiobolus intermedius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (Pilze) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum same | Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) | Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) |
| Class same | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order same | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family same | Ascodesmidaceae | Ascodesmidaceae |
| Genus same | Lasiobolus | Lasiobolus |
| Species | Lasiobolus cuniculi | Lasiobolus intermedius |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lasiobolus.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).
Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Lasiobolus cuniculi is a small, hairy cup fungus producing orange-brown disc-shaped ascocarps covered with stiff hairs. It grows on rabbit and other herbivore dung in temperate grasslands and woodland areas across Europe and North America. This coprophilous saprotrophic fungus decomposes the organic matter in animal excrement.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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