Common Grey Disco vs
Mollisia cinerea compared with Mollisia ramealis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Common Grey Disco | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (균계) | Fungi (균계) |
| Phylum same | Ascomycota (자낭균류) | Ascomycota (자낭균류) |
| Class same | Leotiomycetes (두건버섯강) | Leotiomycetes (두건버섯강) |
| Order same | Helotiales (고무버섯목) | Helotiales (고무버섯목) |
| Family same | Mollisiaceae | Mollisiaceae |
| Genus same | Mollisia | Mollisia |
| Species | Mollisia cinerea | Mollisia ramealis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Common Grey Disco and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Mollisia.
Conservation Status
Common Grey Disco
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Common Grey Disco | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Common Grey Disco
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Common Grey Disco
<em>Mollisia cinerea</em>, commonly known as the common grey disco, is a saprotrophic fungus belonging to the genus Mollisia within the family Mollisiaceae. This species is native to Europe, with a documented range spanning Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Common grey disco is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species typically produces small, disc-shaped ascocarps with a grey to brownish-grey upper surface, typically emerging on decaying wood and plant debris in moist woodland habitats. As a decomposer, it plays an important ecological role in nutrient cycling within temperate forest ecosystems. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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