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Collaria arcyrionema compared with Collaria lurida

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (โพรโทซัว)	Protozoa (โพรโทซัว)
Phylum same	Mycetozoa	Mycetozoa
Class same	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order same	Stemonitidales	Stemonitidales
Family same	Stemonitidaceae	Stemonitidaceae
Genus same	Collaria	Collaria
Species	Collaria arcyrionema	Collaria lurida

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Collaria.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

<em>Collaria arcyrionema</em> is a myxomycete — a plasmodial slime mould — belonging to the class Myxomycetes within the phylum Mycetozoa. Slime moulds of the genus Collaria are not true fungi but are instead classified within the group Amoebozoa, reflecting their distinctive biology that combines amoeba-like feeding behaviour with a complex, multi-stage life cycle. <em>Collaria arcyrionema</em> produces small, stalked sporangia — spore-bearing structures — that are characteristic of the genus, typically forming on decaying organic matter such as dead wood, leaf litter, and damp substrate in forested environments. The species has a reported distribution in Brazil, Norway, and Sweden, with occurrence noted across parts of Europe and South America. Like other myxomycetes, <em>Collaria arcyrionema</em> plays a role in nutrient cycling by consuming bacteria and organic detritus during its plasmodial phase. Detailed biological traits including typical lifespan measures and physical dimensions are poorly documented for this species in available literature.

<em>Collaria lurida</em> is a species belonging to the genus <em>Collaria</em>, classified within the kingdom Fungi. This organism has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning multiple continents, with recorded occurrences in Asia, including Taiwan, as well as Europe, where populations are known from Norway and Sweden, and South America, specifically Brazil. The species inhabits a variety of environments consistent with its broad distribution, reflecting ecological adaptability across temperate and tropical zones. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by major assessment bodies, and population trends remain unquantified. Dietary and feeding ecology for this species has not been documented in available scientific literature. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Further research is needed to characterize the life history, reproductive biology, and ecological role of <em>Collaria lurida</em> across its known range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden