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Neottiella aphanodictyon compared with Neottiella rutilans
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (Fungi) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum same | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class same | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order same | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family same | Pyronemataceae | Pyronemataceae |
| Genus same | Neottiella | Neottiella |
| Species | Neottiella aphanodictyon | Neottiella rutilans |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Neottiella.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Neottiella aphanodictyon is a small cup fungus in the family Pyronemataceae, producing brightly coloured apothecia on moist soil or mossy substrates in forest habitats. It is a saprotrophic species, contributing to nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
Neottiella rutilans is a small, bright orange cup fungus growing on mossy and bare soil in temperate habitats. It inhabits mossy woodland banks, sandy heathlands, and acidic soils across temperate Europe and North America. This saprotrophic ascomycete decomposes plant debris and soil organic matter, fruiting in spring and autumn.
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