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Physarum leucophaeum compared with Physarum pusillum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Protozoa (protozoo) | Protozoa (protozoo) |
| Phylum same | Mycetozoa | Mycetozoa |
| Class same | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) | Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) |
| Order same | Physarales (Physarales) | Physarales (Physarales) |
| Family same | Physaraceae | Physaraceae |
| Genus same | Physarum | Physarum |
| Species | Physarum leucophaeum | Physarum pusillum |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Physarum.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Physarum pusillum es un pequeno mixomiceto (moho de fango) que produce minusculos esporangios de color palido sobre material vegetal en descomposicion y corteza en ambientes boscosos humedos. Su nombre refleja su tamano diminuto en relacion con otras especies de Physarum. Como sus parientes, pasa por una fase plasmodial de alimentacion antes de formar estructuras reproductoras, y se distribuye en varios continentes.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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