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Anabaena circinalis compared with Anabaena poulseniana

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 circinalis Anabaena poulseniana

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Anabaena.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Sweden.

Anabaena circinalis is a species in the genus Anabaena. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Anabaena poulseniana es una cianobacteria heterocística de la familia Nostocaceae que forma filamentos espirales a rectos con heterocistos intercalares para la fijación de nitrógeno atmosférico. Habita lagos y estanques de agua dulce, apareciendo frecuentemente en comunidades planctónicas. Al igual que otras especies de Anabaena, puede formar floraciones superficiales en condiciones de alta concentración de nutrientes y contribuye a la entrada de nitrógeno en ecosistemas acuáticos.

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