Centric diatom vs Markhor

Cyclotella pseudostelligera compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Centric diatom is Not Evaluated while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Centric diatom	Markhor
Kingdom	Chromista (Chromista)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Stephanodiscaceae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Cyclotella	Capra
Species	Cyclotella pseudostelligera	Capra falconeri

Conservation Status

Centric diatom

NE — Not Evaluated

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Centric diatom	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Centric diatom

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Centric diatom

The Centric Diatom (Cyclotella pseudostelligera) is a species in the genus Cyclotella. Found in United States.