Centric diatom vs
Skeletonema subsalsum compared with Skeletonema costatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Centric diatom | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Chromista) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum same | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class same | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) |
| Order same | Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales) | Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales) |
| Family same | Skeletonemaceae | Skeletonemaceae |
| Genus same | Skeletonema | Skeletonema |
| Species | Skeletonema subsalsum | Skeletonema costatum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Centric diatom and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Skeletonema.
Conservation Status
Centric diatom
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Centric diatom | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Centric diatom
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and South America (Brazil).
Centric diatom
The Centric Diatom (Skeletonema subsalsum) is a species in the genus Skeletonema. Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).
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