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Physarum nudum 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 nudum	Physarum pusillum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

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 3 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden