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Planktothrix prolifica

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About

Planktothrix prolifica is a filamentous cyanobacterium in the family Phormidiaceae that forms straight, unbranched trichomes in the water column of freshwater lakes. Some Planktothrix species are associated with the production of cyanotoxins, making them of ecological and public health interest. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Microcoleaceae
Genus
Planktothrix
Species
Planktothrix prolifica ()

Similar Species in Planktothrix

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Planktothrix agardhii
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Planktothrix rubescens
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Planktothrix compressa
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Planktothrix isothrix
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Planktothrix clathrata
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Planktothrix — 6 Species

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Planktothrix prolifica
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Planktothrix agardhii
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Planktothrix rubescens
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Planktothrix compressa
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Planktothrix isothrix
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Planktothrix clathrata
NE
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