(Comatricha elegans) — Not Evaluated

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Comatricha elegans

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About

Comatricha elegans is a delicate myxomycete forming slender, stalked, cylindrical sporangia with an intricate internal network of threads (capillitium) that aid spore dispersal. It grows on decaying wood and bark in humid forest environments worldwide. This species belongs to a group of slime moulds notable for their elegant fruiting body architecture and cosmopolitan distribution.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)

Species

Comatricha elegans ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Comatricha elegans. It belongs to the genus Comatricha.

Where does live?

is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does belong to?

(Comatricha elegans) belongs to the genus Comatricha, which is part of the taxonomic family Stemonitidaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Comatricha elegans) belongs to the kingdom Protozoa (protozoa).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Comatricha include , , , , .