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Tapinothrix batrachospermorum compared with Tapinothrix mucicola
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 | Leptolyngbyaceae | Leptolyngbyaceae |
| Genus same | Tapinothrix | Tapinothrix |
| Species | Tapinothrix batrachospermorum | Tapinothrix mucicola |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Tapinothrix.
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 Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Tapinothrix mucicola is a filamentous cyanobacterium found growing within mucilaginous substrates in aquatic environments. It forms slender trichomes embedded in gelatinous sheaths, contributing to microbial mats in freshwater and transitional habitats. Its taxonomy places it within the order Synechococcales.
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