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Pelonema aphane

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About

Pelonema aphane is a filamentous, sheathed sulfur bacterium found in the anoxic hypolimnion of stratified freshwater lakes and ponds. It forms long, gliding filaments within sulfide-rich zones near the sediment-water interface.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class
Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order
Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family
Pelonemataceae
Genus
Pelonema
Species
Pelonema aphane ()

Similar Species in Pelonema

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Pelonema tenue
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Pelonema subtilissimum
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Pelonema pseudovacuolatum
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pelonema — 4 Species

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Pelonema aphane
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Pelonema tenue
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Pelonema subtilissimum
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Pelonema pseudovacuolatum
NE
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