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Oscillatoria rupicola

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About

Oscillatoria rupicola is a filamentous cyanobacterium in the family Oscillatoriaceae, forming mats and biofilms on rock surfaces in freshwater streams, waterfalls, and moist terrestrial substrates. Its cylindrical trichomes lack heterocysts and move by oscillatory gliding motility that gives the genus its name. It contributes to biofilm-based primary production in epilithic habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Oscillatoriaceae
Genus
Oscillatoria
Species
Oscillatoria rupicola ()

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Oscillatoria anguina
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Oscillatoria sancta
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Oscillatoria princeps
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Oscillatoria putrida
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Oscillatoria margaritifera
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Oscillatoria pulchra
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Oscillatoria rupicola. It belongs to the genus Oscillatoria.
Where does live?
is found in Found in Sweden.. Countries include Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Oscillatoria rupicola) belongs to the genus Oscillatoria, which is part of the taxonomic family Oscillatoriaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Oscillatoria rupicola) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Oscillatoria include , , , , .

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Oscillatoria — 20 Species

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Oscillatoria pulchra
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Oscillatoria rupicola
NE
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Oscillatoria tenuis
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Oscillatoria limosa
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria anguina
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria sancta
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria princeps
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria putrida
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria margaritifera
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria curviceps
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria proboscidea
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria pseudominima
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria annae
NE 🐾
Oscillatoria grossegranulata
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Oscillatoria bonnemaisonii
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Oscillatoria leptomitiformis
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Oscillatoria breviarticulata
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Oscillatoria major
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Oscillatoria jenensis
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Oscillatoria quasiperforata
NE
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