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Pinnularia mesolepta

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About

Pinnularia mesolepta is a freshwater diatom with a boat-shaped, symmetrical siliceous frustule and distinctive raphe canal along the cell axis. It inhabits benthic and epiphytic habitats in oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater lakes, streams, and bogs. This photosynthetic diatom forms part of the microbial biofilm community in freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order
Naviculales (Naviculales)
Family
Pinnulariaceae
Genus
Pinnularia
Species
Pinnularia mesolepta ()

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Pinnularia kuetzingii
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Pinnularia schoenfelderi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Pinnularia mesolepta. It belongs to the genus Pinnularia.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Pinnularia mesolepta) belongs to the genus Pinnularia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinnulariaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Pinnularia mesolepta) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Pinnularia include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Pinnularia — 20 Species

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Pinnularia frequentis
NE
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Pinnularia mesolepta
NE
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Pinnularia divergentissima
NE 🐾
Pinnularia canadodivergens
NE 🐾
Pinnularia kuetzingii
NE 🐾
Pinnularia schoenfelderi
NE 🐾
Pinnularia lokana
NE 🐾
Pinnularia esoxiformis
NE 🐾
Pinnularia bertrandii
NE 🐾
Pinnularia globiceps
NE 🐾
Pinnularia brauniana
NE 🐾
Pinnularia quadratarea
NE 🐾
Pinnularia subcapitata
NE 🐾
Pinnularia sinistra
NE 🐾
Pinnularia viridiformis
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Pinnularia stomatophora
NE 🐾
Pinnularia acuminata
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Pinnularia decrescens
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Pinnularia polyonca
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Pinnularia renata
NE
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