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Giant Polypore

Meripilus giganteus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (грибы)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (базидиомицеты)

Class

Agaricomycetes (агарикомицеты)

Order

Polyporales (полипоровые)

Species

Meripilus giganteus (Giant Polypore)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish políporo gigante

German Riesen-Porling

Similar Species in Meripilus

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Black-Staining Polypore

Meripilus sumstinei

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Polypore?

The scientific name of Giant Polypore is Meripilus giganteus. It belongs to the genus Meripilus.

What is the conservation status of Giant Polypore?

Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Giant Polypore live?

Giant Polypore is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Giant Polypore belong to?

Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) belongs to the genus Meripilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Meripilaceae.

What kingdom does Giant Polypore belong to?

Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (грибы).

What are the closest relatives of Giant Polypore?

The closest relatives of Giant Polypore in the genus Meripilus include Black-Staining Polypore.