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Cerataulina dentata

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About

Cerataulina dentata is a chain-forming centric marine diatom with toothed interlocking processes connecting adjacent cells in chains. It inhabits coastal planktonic marine environments in temperate to tropical seas worldwide. This photosynthetic diatom contributes to marine phytoplankton communities and provides food for marine zooplankton.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order
Hemiaulales (Hemiaulales)
Family
Hemiaulaceae
Genus
Cerataulina
Species
Cerataulina dentata ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Cerataulina dentata. It belongs to the genus Cerataulina.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Cerataulina dentata) belongs to the genus Cerataulina, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiaulaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Cerataulina dentata) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cerataulina — 1 Species

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Cerataulina dentata
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