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Tolypothrix lanata compared with Tolypothrix rivularis

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	Tolypothrichaceae	Tolypothrichaceae
Genus same	Tolypothrix	Tolypothrix
Species	Tolypothrix lanata	Tolypothrix rivularis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Tolypothrix lanata es una cianobacteria filamentosa y heterocistosa de la familia Microchaetaceae, que forma tapetes enredados o lanosos sobre suelos humedos y rocas. Puede fijar nitrogeno atmosferico mediante celulas especializadas llamadas heterocistos.

Tolypothrix rivularis es una cianobacteria filamentosa con heterocistos que se encuentra en arroyos, rios y charcas de agua dulce, frecuentemente adherida a rocas y plantas acuaticas en habitats de aguas corrientes. Puede fijar nitrogeno atmosferico mediante heterocistos y forma filamentos de ramificacion falsa caracteristicos del genero. Esta especie contribuye al ciclo de nutrientes en ecosistemas de agua dulce loticos de zonas templadas.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden