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Aphanocapsa grevillei compared with Aphanocapsa holsatica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)
Class same	Cyanobacteriia	Cyanobacteriia
Order same	Cyanobacteriales	Cyanobacteriales
Family same	Microcystaceae	Microcystaceae
Genus same	Aphanocapsa	Aphanocapsa
Species	Aphanocapsa grevillei	Aphanocapsa holsatica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.

Aphanocapsa grevillei is a species in the genus Aphanocapsa. Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Aphanocapsa holsatica is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Merismopediaceae, forming small, diffuse colonies of spherical cells embedded in a colorless mucilaginous matrix. It inhabits the plankton of oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater lakes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden