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Achlya achlyoides compared with Achlya bisexualis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (artrópodos)	Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class same	Insecta (insecto)	Insecta (insecto)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Drepanidae	Drepanidae
Genus same	Achlya	Achlya
Species	Achlya achlyoides	Achlya bisexualis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Sweden.

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Sweden.

Achlya achlyoides is a species in the genus Achlya. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Brazil and Sweden, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Its documented geographic distribution includes Brazil and Sweden.

Achlya bisexualis es un oomiceto de la familia Saprolegniaceae que descompone materia orgánica en hábitats de agua dulce y puede actuar como patógeno de peces e invertebrados. Presenta un fascinante sistema de reproducción sexual mediado por feromonas, extensamente estudiado como modelo de señalización hormonal esteroide en eucariotas inferiores. Sus colonias miceliares colonizan rápidamente restos de insectos y plantas en aguas de escasa corriente.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇪 Sweden