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Physarum leucopus

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Physarum leucopus is a myxomycete (plasmodial slime mould) in the family Physaridae, producing sporangia with pale or whitish stalks as implied by its species name. It is found on decaying wood and plant litter in moist forest environments. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Similar Species in Physarum

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Physarum psittacinum
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Physarum viride
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Physarum nudum
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Physarum leucophaeum
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Physarum compressum
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Physarum mutabile
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Physarum robustum
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Physarum pusillum
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protozoa
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Mycetozoa
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Myxomycetes
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Physarales
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Physaraceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Physarum leucopus. It belongs to the genus Physarum.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does belong to?
(Physarum leucopus) belongs to the genus Physarum, which is part of the taxonomic family Physaraceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Physarum leucopus) belongs to the kingdom Protozoa (protozoa).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Physarum include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Physarum — 20 Species

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Physarum pusillum
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Physarum leucopus
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Physarum psittacinum
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Physarum viride
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Physarum nudum
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Physarum leucophaeum
NE 🐾
Physarum compressum
NE 🐾
Physarum mutabile
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Physarum robustum
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Physarum penetrale
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Physarum straminipes
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Physarum murinum
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Physarum contextum
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Physarum crateriforme
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Physarum confertum
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Physarum sulphureum
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Physarum flavidum
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Physarum ovisporum
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Physarum citrinum
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Physarum rubiginosum
NE
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