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Epipyxis aurea compared with Epipyxis polymorpha

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Chrysophyceae (Chrysophyceae)	Chrysophyceae (Chrysophyceae)
Order same	Chromulinales (Chromulinales)	Chromulinales (Chromulinales)
Family same	Dinobryaceae	Dinobryaceae
Genus same	Epipyxis	Epipyxis
Species	Epipyxis aurea	Epipyxis polymorpha

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Epipyxis aurea es una crisofita (alga dorada) del orden Chromulinales que forma células loricadas adheridas a sustratos acuáticos u otras algas. Su lórica, una cubierta protectora externa, presenta una coloración marrón dorada característica de la pigmentación típica de las crisofitas. Habita lagos y estanques de agua dulce oligotróficos a mesotróficos.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden