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Arcyria affinis compared with Arcyria rubrobrunnea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (protozoa)	Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum same	Mycetozoa	Mycetozoa
Class same	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)	Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order same	Trichiales (Trichiales)	Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family same	Arcyriaceae	Arcyriaceae
Genus same	Arcyria	Arcyria
Species	Arcyria affinis	Arcyria rubrobrunnea

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Arcyria affinis is a species in the genus Arcyria. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Arcyria rubrobrunnea is a myxomycete (slime mould) producing reddish-brown to dark brown, cylindrical sporangia clustered on decaying wood in moist forest environments. Its capillitium forms an expanding, net-like structure after the peridium ruptures, aiding in spore release and dispersal. This species is found in temperate and tropical forests across multiple continents.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden