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Nitzschia bergii compared with Nitzschia intermedia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Chromista) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum same | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class same | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) |
| Order same | Bacillariales (Bacillariales) | Bacillariales (Bacillariales) |
| Family same | Bacillariaceae | Bacillariaceae |
| Genus same | Nitzschia | Nitzschia |
| Species | Nitzschia bergii | Nitzschia intermedia |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Nitzschia.
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 Portugal and Sweden.
Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Nitzschia bergii es una diatomea de agua dulce de la familia Bacillariaceae, distinguida por su valva elongada y estrecha con una quilla marginal caracteristica. Se encuentra en comunidades bentonicas de rios y lagos, a menudo asociada con condiciones ligeramente enriquecidas.
Nitzschia intermedia es una diatomea penada de la familia Bacillariaceae, presente en habitats de agua dulce a ligeramente salobre, donde ocupa nichos benticos y planctonicos. Su frustulo alargado con rafe carenado y finas estriae transapicales es caracteristico del extenso genero Nitzschia. Actua como bioindicador de enriquecimiento organico moderado y niveles de nutrientes en programas de monitoreo acuatico.
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