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Freshwater diatom

Cyclotella atomus

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order
Thalassiosirales (Thalassiosirales)
Family
Stephanodiscaceae
Genus
Cyclotella
Species
Cyclotella atomus (Freshwater diatom)

Similar Species in Cyclotella

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Centric diatom
Cyclotella pseudostelligera
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Cyclotella glomerata
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Cyclotella iris
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Cyclotella choctawhatcheeana
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Cyclotella striata
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Cyclotella cryptica
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Cyclotella planctonica
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Cyclotella distinguenda
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Freshwater diatom?
The scientific name of Freshwater diatom is Cyclotella atomus. It belongs to the genus Cyclotella.
Where does Freshwater diatom live?
Freshwater diatom is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Freshwater diatom belong to?
Freshwater diatom (Cyclotella atomus) belongs to the genus Cyclotella, which is part of the taxonomic family Stephanodiscaceae.
What kingdom does Freshwater diatom belong to?
Freshwater diatom (Cyclotella atomus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of Freshwater diatom?
The closest relatives of Freshwater diatom in the genus Cyclotella include Centric diatom, , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cyclotella — 13 Species

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Centric diatom
Cyclotella pseudostelligera
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Cyclotella glomerata
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Cyclotella iris
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Cyclotella choctawhatcheeana
NE 🐾
Cyclotella striata
NE 🐾
Cyclotella cryptica
NE 🐾
Cyclotella planctonica
NE 🐾
Cyclotella distinguenda
NE 🐾
Cyclotella meduanae
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Cyclotella wulfiae
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Cyclotella catenata
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Cyclotella meneghiniana
NE
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Freshwater diatom
Cyclotella atomus
NE
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