Berkeley's Earthstar vs
Geastrum berkeleyi compared with Geastrum melanocephalum
Key Differences
- Berkeley's Earthstar is Extinct while is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Berkeley's Earthstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (菌界) | Fungi (菌界) |
| Phylum same | Basidiomycota (担子菌門) | Basidiomycota (担子菌門) |
| Class same | Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱) | Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱) |
| Order same | Geastrales (ヒメツチグリ目) | Geastrales (ヒメツチグリ目) |
| Family same | Geastraceae | Geastraceae |
| Genus same | Geastrum | Geastrum |
| Species | Geastrum berkeleyi | Geastrum melanocephalum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Berkeley's Earthstar and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Geastrum.
Conservation Status
Berkeley's Earthstar
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Berkeley's Earthstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Berkeley's Earthstar
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Berkeley's Earthstar
The Berkeley's Earthstar (Geastrum berkeleyi) is a species in the genus Geastrum. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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