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Eriopezia caesia

Least Concern

About

Eriopezia caesia is a small, blue-grey to grey cup fungus producing tiny hairy apothecia on dead plant material. It grows on decaying herbaceous stems and leaves in temperate and boreal forest understories across Europe and North America. This saprotrophic ascomycete decomposes dead plant tissues and contributes to litter breakdown.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Schwarzes Spinnwebbecherchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Eriopezia caesia. It belongs to the genus Eriopezia.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Eriopezia caesia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Eriopezia caesia) belongs to the genus Eriopezia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arachnopezizaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Eriopezia caesia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Eriopezia caesia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Eriopezia — 1 Species

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Eriopezia caesia
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