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Gomphonema sphenovertex compared with Gomphonema utae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (أسناخ صبغية)	Chromista (أسناخ صبغية)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (طحالب داكنة)	Ochrophyta (طحالب داكنة)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Cymbellales (Cymbellales)	Cymbellales (Cymbellales)
Family same	Gomphonemataceae	Gomphonemataceae
Genus same	Gomphonema	Gomphonema
Species	Gomphonema sphenovertex	Gomphonema utae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Gomphonema sphenovertex is a freshwater diatom in the family Gomphonemataceae, distinguished by its wedge-shaped valve with a swollen apical region. It is found in benthic and epiphytic communities of streams and rivers.

Gomphonema utae is a freshwater pennate diatom in the family Gomphonemataceae with a characteristic asymmetric, clavate frustule that tapers toward the foot-pole where it attaches via a mucilage pad or stalk. It is found in epilithic and epiphytic communities in streams and lakes across temperate regions. The species contributes to biofilm formation and serves as a bioindicator of water quality.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden