vs Lake Baikal Mountain Vole
Hemiselmis anomala compared with Alticola olchonensis
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Lake Baikal Mountain Vole is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Lake Baikal Mountain Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Chromista (Chromista) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Cryptophyta | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Chroomonadaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Hemiselmis | Alticola |
| Species | Hemiselmis anomala | Alticola olchonensis |
Conservation Status
Lake Baikal Mountain Vole
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Lake Baikal Mountain Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Lake Baikal Mountain Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Hemiselmis anomala is a unicellular cryptomonad alga found in marine and estuarine environments, characterised by its asymmetric, kidney-shaped cell and two unequal flagella for swimming. It contains phycobilin pigments allowing photosynthesis and plays a role in marine and coastal primary production. Cryptomonads like this species are significant contributors to phytoplankton communities in diverse aquatic habitats.
Lake Baikal Mountain Vole
No description available.
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