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Limnothrix planctonica compared with Limnothrix vacuolifera
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Pseudanabaenales (Pseudanabaenales) | Pseudanabaenales (Pseudanabaenales) |
| Family same | Pseudanabaenaceae | Pseudanabaenaceae |
| Genus same | Limnothrix | Limnothrix |
| Species | Limnothrix planctonica | Limnothrix vacuolifera |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Limnothrix.
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 Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Limnothrix vacuolifera es una cianobacteria filamentosa planctónica que posee vacuolas de gas que permiten la regulación de la flotabilidad en la columna de agua de lagos de agua dulce. Forma tricomas delgados y no ramificados y se encuentra en cuerpos de agua estancada eutróficos. Su estado de conservación no ha sido evaluado.
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