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Neottiella rutilans compared with Neottiella vivida
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 | Pyronemataceae | Pyronemataceae |
| Genus same | Neottiella | Neottiella |
| Species | Neottiella rutilans | Neottiella vivida |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Neottiella.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Neottiella rutilans is a small, bright orange cup fungus growing on mossy and bare soil in temperate habitats. It inhabits mossy woodland banks, sandy heathlands, and acidic soils across temperate Europe and North America. This saprotrophic ascomycete decomposes plant debris and soil organic matter, fruiting in spring and autumn.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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