Common Metad vs

Millardia meltada compared with Trechispora microspora

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Metad
Kingdom	Animalia (동물)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum	Chordata (척삭동물)	Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Trechisporales (Trechisporales)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Sistotremataceae
Genus	Millardia	Trechispora
Species	Millardia meltada	Trechispora microspora

Conservation Status

Common Metad

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Metad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Metad

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Common Metad

The Common Metad (<em>Millardia meltada</em>) is a rodent belonging to the genus <em>Millardia</em> within the family Muridae. As a member of the Old World rats and mice, this species is typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across its range. The Common Metad is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not facing immediate extinction risk. Detailed biological traits such as body length, weight, and lifespan have not been widely documented for this species in available records. Its taxonomy places it within the order Rodentia, which encompasses a broad array of gnawing mammals adapted to a wide variety of ecological niches. While specific dietary habits are not well characterized in the available data, members of the genus <em>Millardia</em> are generally understood to be omnivorous, feeding on plant material and invertebrates typical of their habitat. Ongoing monitoring is important for ensuring this species maintains its current conservation standing.

Trechispora microspora는 이름이 나타내듯 매우 작은 포자를 생성하는 피층 균류이다. 온대 및 아한대 산림에서 부후 활엽수 및 침엽수 통나무 아래면에 얇은 흰색~크림색 지각으로 자란다. 이 부후성 균류는 죽은 목질 물질을 분해하여 산림 생태계의 영양소 순환에 기여한다.