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Anabaena catenula compared with Anabaena circinalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Bacteria (Bacteria) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class same Cyanobacteriia Cyanobacteriia
Order same Cyanobacteriales Cyanobacteriales
Family same Nostocaceae Nostocaceae
Genus same Anabaena Anabaena
Species Anabaena catenula Anabaena circinalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.

Anabaena catenula is a filamentous, nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium forming straight or slightly curved trichomes with spherical vegetative cells and interspersed heterocysts. It inhabits freshwater bodies including ponds, lakes, and slow rivers.

Anabaena circinalis is a species in the genus Anabaena. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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