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Dinobryon borgei compared with Dinobryon sertularia

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 sertularia

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 Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden