vs Lesser Naked Bat
Hemiselmis anomala compared with Cheiromeles parvidens
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Lesser Naked Bat is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Lesser Naked Bat | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Chromista (Chromista) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Cryptophyta | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Chroomonadaceae | Molossidae |
| Genus | Hemiselmis | Cheiromeles |
| Species | Hemiselmis anomala | Cheiromeles parvidens |
Conservation Status
Lesser Naked Bat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Lesser Naked Bat | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Lesser Naked Bat
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.
Lesser Naked Bat
No description available.
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