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Dinobryon borgei compared with Dinobryon facula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Chromista (Chromista) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same Chrysophyceae (Goldbraune Algen) Chrysophyceae (Goldbraune Algen)
Order same Chromulinales (Chromulinales) Chromulinales (Chromulinales)
Family same Dinobryaceae Dinobryaceae
Genus same Dinobryon Dinobryon
Species Dinobryon borgei Dinobryon facula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Dinobryon borgei is a colonial freshwater chrysophyte alga in the family Dinobryaceae. Individual cells reside in vase-shaped loricas made of cellulose, and colonies form branching, tree-like structures. It is part of oligotrophic lake plankton communities and serves as an indicator of clean, nutrient-poor water. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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