Common Grey Disco vs
Mollisia cinerea compared with Mollisia hydrophila
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Common Grey Disco | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (Fungi) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum same | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class same | Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes) | Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes) |
| Order same | Helotiales (Helotiales) | Helotiales (Helotiales) |
| Family same | Mollisiaceae | Mollisiaceae |
| Genus same | Mollisia | Mollisia |
| Species | Mollisia cinerea | Mollisia hydrophila |
Evolutionary Relationship
Common Grey Disco and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mollisia.
Conservation Status
Common Grey Disco
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Common Grey Disco | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Common Grey Disco
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Common Grey Disco
<em>Mollisia cinerea</em>, commonly known as the common grey disco, is a saprotrophic fungus belonging to the genus Mollisia within the family Mollisiaceae. This species is native to Europe, with a documented range spanning Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Common grey disco is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species typically produces small, disc-shaped ascocarps with a grey to brownish-grey upper surface, typically emerging on decaying wood and plant debris in moist woodland habitats. As a decomposer, it plays an important ecological role in nutrient cycling within temperate forest ecosystems. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Mollisia hydrophila es un pequeño hongo disco que produce apotecios grises en restos de plantas sumergidas y encharcadas en habitats acuaticos. Habita margenes de arroyos, bordes de lagos y ambientes de bosque humedo en Europa y America del Norte templadas. Este ascomiceto saprotrofo descompone material vegetal encharcado en habitats riparinos y bordes acuaticos.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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