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Ceratium gravidum compared with Ceratium pentagonum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Chromista) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum same | Myzozoa (Myzozoa) | Myzozoa (Myzozoa) |
| Class same | Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae) | Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae) |
| Order same | Gonyaulacales (Gonyaulacales) | Gonyaulacales (Gonyaulacales) |
| Family same | Ceratiaceae | Ceratiaceae |
| Genus same | Ceratium | Ceratium |
| Species | Ceratium gravidum | Ceratium pentagonum |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ceratium.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Ceratium gravidum es un gran dinoflagelado marino acorazado con cuernos proyectados robustos y distintivos y una pared celular fuertemente calcificada. Habita aguas oceánicas costeras cálidas tropicales y subtropicales de todo el mundo. Este protista principalmente fotosintético contribuye a las comunidades de fitoplancton marino tropical y puede formar floraciones en aguas cálidas estratificadas.
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