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Neidium bisulcata compared with Neidium iridis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Naviculales (Naviculales)	Naviculales (Naviculales)
Family same	Neidiaceae	Neidiaceae
Genus same	Neidium	Neidium
Species	Neidium bisulcata	Neidium iridis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Neidium bisulcata es una diatomea penada de agua dulce de la familia Neidiaceae, distinguida por la presencia de dos surcos longitudinales (sulci) en cada valva que dan nombre al genero. Habita habitats de agua dulce blanda, acida a circumneutra, incluidos lagos, turberas y arroyos lentos. Las especies de Neidium se consideran indicadoras de agua limpia y de baja conductividad y son sensibles a la contaminacion organica.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan