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Gloeocapsa atrata 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 atrata	Gloeocapsa punctata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Denmark.

Gloeocapsa atrata es una cianobacteria que forma colonias de color oscuro mediante la encapsulación de células en vainas gelatinosas pigmentadas. Se encuentra comúnmente en superficies rocosas expuestas, muros y corteza de árboles, donde tolera la desecación y la alta irradiancia. Su estado de conservación no ha sido evaluado.