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Gloeocapsa punctata compared with Gloeocapsa rupicola

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	Gloeocapsaceae	Gloeocapsaceae
Genus same	Gloeocapsa	Gloeocapsa
Species	Gloeocapsa punctata	Gloeocapsa rupicola

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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

Found in Denmark.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Gloeocapsa rupicola is a cyanobacterium in the family Chroococcaceae that colonises exposed rock surfaces, tolerating desiccation and high irradiance. Cells are enclosed in layered gelatinous sheaths and form dark crusts on stone and bark. Its conservation status is not evaluated.