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Tiny Earthstar

Geastrum minimum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (mantar)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Geastrales (Geastrales)

Species

Geastrum minimum (Tiny Earthstar)

Names in Other Languages

German Zwerg-Erdstern

Similar Species in Geastrum

Geastrum melanocephalum

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tiny Earthstar?

The scientific name of Tiny Earthstar is Geastrum minimum. It belongs to the genus Geastrum.

What is the conservation status of Tiny Earthstar?

Tiny Earthstar (Geastrum minimum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tiny Earthstar live?

Tiny Earthstar is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, United States.

What family does Tiny Earthstar belong to?

Tiny Earthstar (Geastrum minimum) belongs to the genus Geastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Geastraceae.

What kingdom does Tiny Earthstar belong to?

Tiny Earthstar (Geastrum minimum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).

What are the closest relatives of Tiny Earthstar?

The closest relatives of Tiny Earthstar in the genus Geastrum include Arched Earthstar, Beaked Earthstar, Berkeley's Earthstar, , Elegant Earthstar.