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Gloeocapsa granosa

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About

Gloeocapsa granosa is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Chroococcaceae that forms cells enclosed in granular, multilayered gelatinous sheaths. It inhabits terrestrial and freshwater substrates including rocks and moist soils worldwide. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Gloeocapsaceae
Genus
Gloeocapsa
Species
Gloeocapsa granosa ()

Similar Species in Gloeocapsa

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Gloeocapsa siderochlamys
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Gloeocapsa punctata
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Gloeocapsa kuetzingiana
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Gloeocapsa alpina
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Gloeocapsa rupicola
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Gloeocapsa sanguinea
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Gloeocapsa atrata
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Gloeocapsa compacta
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Gloeocapsa — 17 Species

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Gloeocapsa siderochlamys
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Gloeocapsa punctata
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa kuetzingiana
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa alpina
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa rupicola
NE
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Gloeocapsa granosa
NE
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Gloeocapsa sanguinea
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa atrata
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa compacta
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa novacekii
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa aeruginosa
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa biformis
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa coracina
NE 🐾
Gloeocapsa conglomerata
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Gloeocapsa tornensis
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Gloeocapsa opaca
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Gloeocapsa rupestris
NE
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