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Dinobryon divergens 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 divergens | Dinobryon facula |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dinobryon.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Dinobryon divergens is a colonial, loricate chrysophyte alga distinguished by its vase-shaped siliceous loricae arranged in branching chains. It inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds, particularly in oligotrophic to mesotrophic cool-water environments across the Northern Hemisphere. This mixotrophic organism performs photosynthesis and also ingests bacteria as supplemental nutrition.
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