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Calothrix parasitica

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About

Calothrix parasitica es una cianobacteria heterocística de la familia Rivulariaceae, caracterizada por filamentos cónicos con un heterocisto basal para la fijación de nitrógeno. Crece epifíticamente sobre otras algas, macrófitas o en biopelículas sobre sustratos rocosos en ambientes de agua dulce y marinos. El género Calothrix está ampliamente distribuido en hábitats acuáticos y terrestres donde desempeña un papel en la entrada de nitrógeno a los ecosistemas.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Nostocaceae
Genus
Calothrix
Species
Calothrix parasitica ()

Similar Species in Calothrix

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Calothrix braunii
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Calothrix brevissima
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Calothrix contareni
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Calothrix fasciculata
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Calothrix parietina
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Calothrix pulvinata
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Calothrix crustacea
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Calothrix aeruginea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Calothrix parasitica. It belongs to the genus Calothrix.
Where does live?
is found in Found in Sweden.. Countries include Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Calothrix parasitica) belongs to the genus Calothrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Nostocaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Calothrix parasitica) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Calothrix include , , , , .

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Calothrix — 19 Species

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Calothrix aeruginea
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Calothrix braunii
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Calothrix brevissima
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Calothrix contareni
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Calothrix fasciculata
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Calothrix parietina
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Calothrix pulvinata
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Calothrix crustacea
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Calothrix cylindrica
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Calothrix vivipara
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Calothrix weberi
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Calothrix gypsophila
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Calothrix ramenskii
NE
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Calothrix parasitica
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Calothrix fusca
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Calothrix scopulorum
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Calothrix confervicola
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Calothrix epiphytica
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Calothrix aeruginosa
NE
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