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Lepocinclis marssonii

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Lepocinclis marssonii es un flagelado euglenoide unicelular fotosintético de la familia Phacaceae, caracterizado por su cuerpo celular rígido, fusiforme a elipsoidal, con un cuerpo de paramilón distintivo como compuesto de almacenamiento de carbono. Habita estanques de agua dulce eutróficos a mesotróficos, acequias y marismas, donde contribuye a las comunidades fitoplanctónicas. A diferencia de su pariente Euglena, las células de Lepocinclis poseen una película rígida que no permite la metabolia (cambio de forma celular).

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Sweden, and Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Lepocinclis marssonii. It belongs to the genus Lepocinclis.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Lepocinclis marssonii) belongs to the genus Lepocinclis, which is part of the taxonomic family Phacidae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Lepocinclis marssonii) belongs to the kingdom Protozoa (protozoo).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Lepocinclis include , , , , .

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