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Physarum psittacinum compared with Physarum serpula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (protozoaire)	Protozoa (protozoaire)
Phylum same	Mycetozoa	Mycetozoa
Class same	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order same	Physarales (Physariida)	Physarales (Physariida)
Family same	Physaraceae	Physaraceae
Genus same	Physarum	Physarum
Species	Physarum psittacinum	Physarum serpula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Physarum psittacinum is a myxomycete (plasmodial slime mould) in the family Physaridae, named for its parrot-green (psittacine) colouration. It produces sporangia on dead wood and leaf litter in humid forest environments. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan