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Phormidium ornatum

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About

Phormidium ornatum is a filamentous cyanobacterium in the family Phormidiaceae, named for its ornate or decorative appearance. It forms mats and biofilms on moist surfaces including rock, soil, and freshwater substrates. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (بكتيريا زرقاء)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Oscillatoriaceae
Genus
Phormidium
Species
Phormidium ornatum ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Phormidium ornatum. It belongs to the genus Phormidium.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.. Countries include Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Phormidium ornatum) belongs to the genus Phormidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Oscillatoriaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Phormidium ornatum) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Phormidium include , , , , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Phormidium — 20 Species

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Phormidium productum
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Phormidium versicolor
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Phormidium diguetii
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Phormidium ornatum
NE
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Phormidium chalybeum
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Phormidium irriguum
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Phormidium nigroviride
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Phormidium tergestinum
NE 🐾
Phormidium terebriforme
NE 🐾
Phormidium breve
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Phormidium nigrum
NE 🐾
Phormidium tinctorium
NE 🐾
Phormidium subfuscum
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Phormidium inundatum
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Phormidium uncinatum
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Phormidium corium
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Phormidium insigne
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Phormidium incrustatum
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Phormidium kuetzingianum
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Phormidium articulatum
NE
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