brittlestar vs
Amphiura filiformis compared with Sphingobium amiense
Key Differences
- brittlestar is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | brittlestar | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Echinodermata (Echinoderms) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Amphilepidida (Amphilepidida) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Amphiuridae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Amphiura | Sphingobium |
| Species | Amphiura filiformis | Sphingobium amiense |
Conservation Status
brittlestar
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | brittlestar | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
brittlestar
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
brittlestar
The Brittlestar (Amphiura filiformis) is a species in the genus Amphiura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Sphingobium amiense is a Gram-negative aerobic rod with the ability to degrade nonylphenol and related endocrine-disrupting compounds. It has been isolated from activated sludge and polluted soil environments. This bacterium plays a role in the degradation of synthetic surfactants and phenolic pollutants in wastewater treatment systems.
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