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Chaetoceros minimus

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Chaetoceros minimus es una diminuta diatomea planctónica marina de la familia Chaetocerotaceae, distinguida por setas elongadas que se proyectan desde las esquinas de cada célula. Se encuentra entre las especies más pequeñas de su género y está ampliamente distribuida en aguas costeras y de océano abierto, donde contribuye significativamente a la producción primaria marina. Como otras especies de Chaetoceros, puede formar colonias en cadena y juega un papel importante en la exportación de carbono al fondo oceánico.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Chaetoceros minimus. It belongs to the genus Chaetoceros.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Chaetoceros minimus) belongs to the genus Chaetoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Chaetocerotaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Chaetoceros minimus) 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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