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Pseudostaurosira brevistriata compared with Pseudostaurosira parasitica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Fragilariales (Fragilariales)	Fragilariales (Fragilariales)
Family same	Fragilariaceae	Fragilariaceae
Genus same	Pseudostaurosira	Pseudostaurosira
Species	Pseudostaurosira brevistriata	Pseudostaurosira parasitica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Pseudostaurosira parasitica is a small, linear to lanceolate freshwater diatom that often grows as an epiphyte on other aquatic organisms. It inhabits benthic and epiphytic habitats in rivers, lakes, and ponds across temperate and boreal regions worldwide. This photosynthetic diatom contributes to attached algal biofilm communities in freshwater systems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden