vs Giant Noctule
Dinobryon suecicum compared with Nyctalus lasiopterus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Giant Noctule | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Chromista (Chromista) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Chrysophyceae (Chrysophyceae) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Chromulinales (Chromulinales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Dinobryaceae | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus | Dinobryon | Nyctalus |
| Species | Dinobryon suecicum | Nyctalus lasiopterus |
Conservation Status
Giant Noctule
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Giant Noctule | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Giant Noctule
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium and Ukraine.
Dinobryon suecicum is a colonial, loricate chrysophyte alga forming branching chains of individual cells in vase-shaped loricae. It inhabits oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater lakes and ponds across boreal and temperate Europe, as its species name referencing Sweden implies. This mixotrophic organism performs photosynthesis and also ingests bacteria as supplemental nutrition.
Giant Noctule
No description available.
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