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Gloeocapsa alpina compared with Gloeocapsa punctata
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 | Gloeocapsaceae | Gloeocapsaceae |
| Genus same | Gloeocapsa | Gloeocapsa |
| Species | Gloeocapsa alpina | Gloeocapsa punctata |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gloeocapsa.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Denmark.
Gloeocapsa alpina es una cianobacteria de la familia Chroococcaceae adaptada a ambientes de gran altitud como rocas y suelos alpinos. Las células están encerradas en vainas gelatinosas estratificadas y toleran la congelación, la desecación y la alta radiación ultravioleta. Su estado de conservación no ha sido evaluado.
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