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Epipyxis aurea compared with Epipyxis polymorpha

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	Epipyxis	Epipyxis
Species	Epipyxis aurea	Epipyxis polymorpha

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Epipyxis aurea is a chrysophyte (golden alga) in the order Chromulinales, forming loricate cells attached to aquatic substrates or other algae. Its lorica, a protective external case, has a distinctive golden-brown coloration reflecting the pigmentation typical of chrysophytes. It inhabits oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater lakes and ponds.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden