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Gloeocapsa punctata compared with Gloeocapsa sanguinea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Cyanobacteriales | Cyanobacteriales |
| Family same | Gloeocapsaceae | Gloeocapsaceae |
| Genus same | Gloeocapsa | Gloeocapsa |
| Species | Gloeocapsa punctata | Gloeocapsa sanguinea |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gloeocapsa.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Denmark.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Gloeocapsa sanguinea is a cyanobacterium in the family Chroococcaceae named for its blood-red to deep crimson pigmentation derived from scytonemin and carotenoid pigments. It forms dark crusts on exposed rock, soil, and bark surfaces in a wide range of terrestrial environments. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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