vs Slimy Earthtongue

Geoglossum alpinum compared with Geoglossum difforme

Key Differences

  • is Not Evaluated while Slimy Earthtongue is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Slimy Earthtongue
Kingdom same Fungi (菌界) Fungi (菌界)
Phylum same Ascomycota (子嚢菌門) Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class same Geoglossomycetes (Geoglossomycetes) Geoglossomycetes (Geoglossomycetes)
Order same Geoglossales (Geoglossales) Geoglossales (Geoglossales)
Family same Geoglossaceae Geoglossaceae
Genus same Geoglossum Geoglossum
Species Geoglossum alpinum Geoglossum difforme

Evolutionary Relationship

and Slimy Earthtongue share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Geoglossum.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Slimy Earthtongue

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Slimy Earthtongue
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Slimy Earthtongue

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Geoglossum alpinum はGeoglossaceae科の棍棒状のクロチャワンタケで、高地の草地やヒース地帯の土壌に生育する。晩夏から秋にかけて地面から黒い舌状の子実体を形成する。

Slimy Earthtongue

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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