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Schizothrix lateritia compared with Schizothrix simplicior
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Leptolyngbyales (Leptolyngbyales) | Leptolyngbyales (Leptolyngbyales) |
| Family same | Trichocoleusaceae | Trichocoleusaceae |
| Genus same | Schizothrix | Schizothrix |
| Species | Schizothrix lateritia | Schizothrix simplicior |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Schizothrix.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Schizothrix lateritia is a filamentous cyanobacterium in the family Microchaetaceae that forms reddish-brown mats on soil, rocks, and other surfaces in humid or semi-arid environments. It contains multiple trichomes within a common sheath and is involved in biocrust formation and primary production. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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