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Dark Stonewort

Nitella opaca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Charophyta (Charophyta)
Class
Charophyceae (Charophyceae)
Order
Charales (Charales)
Family
Characeae
Genus
Nitella
Species
Nitella opaca (Dark Stonewort)

Similar Species in Nitella

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Compact Stonewort
Nitella mucronata
Vulnerable
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Compact Stonewort
Nitella tenuissima
Extinct
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Slender Stonewort
Nitella gracilis
Vulnerable
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Slimy-Fruited Stonewort
Nitella capillaris
Endangered
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Smooth Stonewort
Nitella flexilis
Least Concern
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Translucent Stonewort
Nitella translucens
Critically Endangered
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Many-Branched Stonewort
Nitella hyalina
Not Evaluated
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Least Stonewort
Nitella confervacea
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark Stonewort?
The scientific name of Dark Stonewort is Nitella opaca. It belongs to the genus Nitella.
What is the conservation status of Dark Stonewort?
Dark Stonewort (Nitella opaca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dark Stonewort live?
Dark Stonewort is found in Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Dark Stonewort belong to?
Dark Stonewort (Nitella opaca) belongs to the genus Nitella, which is part of the taxonomic family Characeae.
Is Dark Stonewort endangered?
No, Dark Stonewort (Nitella opaca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dark Stonewort belong to?
Dark Stonewort (Nitella opaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Dark Stonewort?
The closest relatives of Dark Stonewort in the genus Nitella include Compact Stonewort, Compact Stonewort, Slender Stonewort, Slimy-Fruited Stonewort, Smooth Stonewort.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Nitella — 9 Species

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Compact Stonewort
Nitella mucronata
VU 🐾
Compact Stonewort
Nitella tenuissima
EX 🐾
Slender Stonewort
Nitella gracilis
VU 🐾
Slimy-Fruited Stonewort
Nitella capillaris
EN 🐾
Smooth Stonewort
Nitella flexilis
LC
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Dark Stonewort
Nitella opaca
LC
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Translucent Stonewort
Nitella translucens
CR 🐾
Many-Branched Stonewort
Nitella hyalina
NE 🐾
Least Stonewort
Nitella confervacea
EN
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