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Achnanthes laevis compared with Achnanthes longipes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Achnanthales (Achnanthales)	Achnanthales (Achnanthales)
Family same	Achnanthaceae	Achnanthaceae
Genus same	Achnanthes	Achnanthes
Species	Achnanthes laevis	Achnanthes longipes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Taiwan.

Achnanthes laevis is a species in the genus Achnanthes. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Norway and Sweden, inhabiting Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Achnanthes longipes is a stalked benthic diatom with elongated cells attached to substrates via a mucilage stalk, giving it an upright posture. It inhabits marine coastal and brackish environments, growing on rocks, shells, and larger algae in intertidal zones. This photosynthetic diatom contributes to benthic biofilm communities in coastal marine habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway