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Gloeocapsa sanguinea compared with Gloeocapsa siderochlamys
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 sanguinea | Gloeocapsa siderochlamys |
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 Sweden.
Gloeocapsa sanguinea es una cianobacteria de la familia Chroococcaceae nombrada por su pigmentación de color rojo sangre a carmesí profundo, derivada de escitonemin y pigmentos carotenoides. Forma costras oscuras en superficies rocosas expuestas, suelo y corteza en una amplia gama de ambientes terrestres. Su estado de conservación no ha sido evaluado.
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