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Dinobryon borgei compared with Dinobryon divergens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Chrysophyceae (Chrysophyceae)	Chrysophyceae (Chrysophyceae)
Order same	Chromulinales (Chromulinales)	Chromulinales (Chromulinales)
Family same	Dinobryaceae	Dinobryaceae
Genus same	Dinobryon	Dinobryon
Species	Dinobryon borgei	Dinobryon divergens

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dinobryon.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Dinobryon borgei is a colonial freshwater chrysophyte alga in the family Dinobryaceae. Individual cells reside in vase-shaped loricas made of cellulose, and colonies form branching, tree-like structures. It is part of oligotrophic lake plankton communities and serves as an indicator of clean, nutrient-poor water. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Dinobryon divergens is a colonial, loricate chrysophyte alga distinguished by its vase-shaped siliceous loricae arranged in branching chains. It inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds, particularly in oligotrophic to mesotrophic cool-water environments across the Northern Hemisphere. This mixotrophic organism performs photosynthesis and also ingests bacteria as supplemental nutrition.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden