vs
Gomphonema paludosum compared with Gomphonema subtile
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Chromista) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum same | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class same | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) |
| Order same | Cymbellales (Cymbellales) | Cymbellales (Cymbellales) |
| Family same | Gomphonemataceae | Gomphonemataceae |
| Genus same | Gomphonema | Gomphonema |
| Species | Gomphonema paludosum | Gomphonema subtile |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gomphonema.
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 and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.
Gomphonema paludosum es una diatomea de agua dulce de la familia Gomphonemataceae, caracterizada por su frústula asimétrica en forma de cuña unida a sustratos mediante un pedúnculo mucilaginoso. Habita aguas poco profundas y estancadas, marismas y hábitats pantanosos donde crece sobre superficies de sedimento, tallos de plantas y detritos sumergidos. Como diatomea bentónica, es útil como bioindicador de la química del agua y el enriquecimiento orgánico.
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