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Trichia contorta

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About

Trichia contorta e um mixomiceto que produz grupos de pequenos esporangios cilindricos a piriformes em madeira em decomposicao, frequentemente nos estagios iniciais de sucessao em troncos recentemente caidos. Distingue-se por seus elateres torcidos, que sao fios enrolados higroscopicos dentro do esporangio que auxiliam na dispersao de esporos. Esta especie e encontrada em florestas temperadas e boreais do Hemisferio Norte.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Trichia contorta. It belongs to the genus Trichia.
Where does live?
is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does belong to?
(Trichia contorta) belongs to the genus Trichia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trichiaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Trichia contorta) belongs to the kingdom Protozoa (protozoário).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Trichia include , Saffron Soldiers, , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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