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Anabaena birgei compared with Anabaena circinalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Cyanobacteriales | Cyanobacteriales |
| Family same | Nostocaceae | Nostocaceae |
| Genus same | Anabaena | Anabaena |
| Species | Anabaena birgei | Anabaena circinalis |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Anabaena.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Norway.
Anabaena birgei es una cianobacteria de agua dulce perteneciente a la familia Nostocaceae, que forma cadenas de células vegetativas intercaladas con heterocistos capaces de fijar nitrógeno atmosférico. Es planctónica en lagos y estanques, contribuyendo a la entrada de nitrógeno en sistemas de agua dulce oligotróficos a mesotróficos. Nombrada en honor al limnólogo Edward Asahel Birge, se encuentra en lagos templados del hemisferio norte.
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