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Navicula elaphros compared with Navicula laticeps

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Naviculales (Naviculales)	Naviculales (Naviculales)
Family same	Naviculaceae	Naviculaceae
Genus same	Navicula	Navicula
Species	Navicula elaphros	Navicula laticeps

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Navicula elaphros is a pennate diatom in the family Naviculaceae, with the species name suggesting a slender or light form. It inhabits freshwater benthic environments and contributes to primary production and biofilm communities. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Navicula laticeps is a freshwater diatom in the family Naviculaceae, recognized by its broadly lanceolate frustule and distinct raphe system. It inhabits benthic and epiphytic niches in rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden