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Entomoneis alata compared with Entomoneis paludosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Surirellales (Surirellales)	Surirellales (Surirellales)
Family same	Entomoneidaceae	Entomoneidaceae
Genus same	Entomoneis	Entomoneis
Species	Entomoneis alata	Entomoneis paludosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Denmark.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Entomoneis alata is a distinctive marine and brackish diatom with a twisted, wing-like valve surface giving cells an elegant, sinuous appearance. It inhabits benthic sediment surfaces in coastal marine and estuarine environments worldwide. This photosynthetic diatom contributes to benthic biofilm communities in soft sediment habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark