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Amphora inariensis compared with Amphora proteus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Thalassiophysales (Thalassiophysales)	Thalassiophysales (Thalassiophysales)
Family same	Catenulaceae	Catenulaceae
Genus same	Amphora	Amphora
Species	Amphora inariensis	Amphora proteus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Amphora inariensis is a freshwater diatom in the family Catenulaceae, characterized by its strongly dorsiventral, boat-shaped frustule. It inhabits epiphytic and epilithic niches in rivers and lakes, often named for its type locality near Lake Inari in Finland.

Amphora proteus is a species in the genus Amphora. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden