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Helvella atra compared with Helvella corium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Fungi (เห็ดรา) | Fungi (เห็ดรา) |
| Phylum same | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class same | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order same | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family same | Helvellaceae | Helvellaceae |
| Genus same | Helvella | Helvella |
| Species | Helvella atra | Helvella corium |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Helvella.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Belgium.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Helvella corium is a saddle fungus in the family Helvellaceae, producing irregularly lobed, dark brownish-gray to black apothecia with convoluted, saddle-like caps. It fruits in autumn on soil in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often partially buried in humus or litter. Assessed as Least Concern, this distinctive species is distributed across temperate Europe and North America.
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