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Chaetoceros minimus

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Chaetoceros minimus is a tiny marine planktonic diatom in the family Chaetocerotaceae, distinguished by elongate setae projecting from the corners of each cell. It is among the smallest species in its genus and is widespread in coastal and open ocean waters where it contributes significantly to marine primary production. Like other chaetoceroids, it can form chain colonies and plays an important role in carbon export to the ocean floor.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order
Chaetocerotales (Chaetocerotales)
Family
Chaetocerotaceae
Genus
Chaetoceros
Species
Chaetoceros minimus ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Chaetoceros minimus. It belongs to the genus Chaetoceros.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Chaetoceros minimus) belongs to the genus Chaetoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Chaetocerotaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Chaetoceros minimus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Chaetoceros include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Chaetoceros — 20 Species

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Chaetoceros borealis
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Chaetoceros brevis
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Chaetoceros castracanei
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Chaetoceros compressus
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Chaetoceros constrictus
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Chaetoceros coronatus
NE 🐾
Chaetoceros curvisetus
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Chaetoceros decipiens
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Chaetoceros densus
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Chaetoceros didymus
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Chaetoceros lauderi
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Chaetoceros muelleri
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Chaetoceros perpusillus
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Chaetoceros socialis
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Chaetoceros subtilis
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Chaetoceros vistulae
NE
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Chaetoceros minimus
NE
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Chaetoceros diversus
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Chaetoceros pendulum
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Chaetoceros anastomosans
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