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Acanthocorbis asymmetrica compared with Acanthocorbis campanula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (Protozoen)	Protozoa (Protozoen)
Phylum same	Choanozoa (Choanozoa)	Choanozoa (Choanozoa)
Class same	Choanoflagellatea (Kragengeißeltierchen)	Choanoflagellatea (Kragengeißeltierchen)
Order same	Choanoflagellida (Choanoflagellida)	Choanoflagellida (Choanoflagellida)
Family same	Acanthoecidae	Acanthoecidae
Genus same	Acanthocorbis	Acanthocorbis
Species	Acanthocorbis asymmetrica	Acanthocorbis campanula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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.

Acanthocorbis asymmetrica is a marine choanoflagellate, a unicellular organism closely related to the ancestors of animals, living in coastal and open ocean waters. Its cells are enclosed within a lorica (basket-like cage) constructed from siliceous costal strips that form an asymmetric pattern, distinguishing it from related species. It feeds on bacteria, playing a role in marine microbial food webs.

Acanthocorbis campanula is a species in the genus Acanthocorbis. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Norway and Sweden, inhabiting Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden