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Chaetoceros diversus

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Chaetoceros diversus es una diatomea planctónica marina perteneciente a uno de los géneros de diatomeas con mayor riqueza de especies. Forma colonias en cadena de células silíceas que llevan largas setas en forma de aguja que reducen las tasas de hundimiento en la columna de agua. Esta diatomea habita entornos costeros y de océano abierto en todo el mundo y juega un papel significativo en la producción primaria marina y el ciclo global del carbono.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Chaetoceros diversus. It belongs to the genus Chaetoceros.
Where does live?
is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Malta, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine.
What family does belong to?
(Chaetoceros diversus) belongs to the genus Chaetoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Chaetocerotaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Chaetoceros diversus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Chaetoceros include , , , , .

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