vs Jungle Shrew
Calothrix parasitica compared with Suncus zeylanicus
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Jungle Shrew is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Jungle Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cyanobacteriia | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Cyanobacteriales | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Nostocaceae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Calothrix | Suncus |
| Species | Calothrix parasitica | Suncus zeylanicus |
Conservation Status
Jungle Shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Jungle Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Jungle Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Calothrix parasitica is a heterocystous cyanobacterium in the family Rivulariaceae, characterized by tapering filaments with a basal heterocyst for nitrogen fixation. It grows epiphytically on other algae, macrophytes, or in biofilms on rocky substrates in freshwater and marine environments. The genus Calothrix is widespread in aquatic and terrestrial habitats where it plays a role in nitrogen input to ecosystems.
Jungle Shrew
No description available.
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