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Aphanocapsa minuta compared with Aphanocapsa sideroderma
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 | Microcystaceae | Microcystaceae |
| Genus same | Aphanocapsa | Aphanocapsa |
| Species | Aphanocapsa minuta | Aphanocapsa sideroderma |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Aphanocapsa.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Aphanocapsa minuta is a species in the genus Aphanocapsa. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Aphanocapsa sideroderma is a unicellular cyanobacterium forming colonial aggregates in gelatinous sheaths with iron-encrusted outer layers. It inhabits iron-rich freshwater environments including springs, streams, and wetlands. This photosynthetic bacterium produces energy through oxygenic photosynthesis and contributes to biofilm formation on iron-rich substrates.
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