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Anathece bachmannii compared with Anathece smithii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien) | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Synechococcales (Synechococcales) | Synechococcales (Synechococcales) |
| Family same | Prochlorococcaceae | Prochlorococcaceae |
| Genus same | Anathece | Anathece |
| Species | Anathece bachmannii | Anathece smithii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Anathece.
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.
Anathece bachmannii is a species in the genus Anathece. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Anathece smithii is a colonial cyanobacterium forming small, irregularly rounded colonies embedded in mucilage in freshwater environments. It inhabits eutrophic to mesotrophic freshwater bodies including lakes and ponds across temperate regions. This photosynthetic prokaryote contributes to phytoplankton communities and nitrogen cycling in freshwater ecosystems.
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