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Nostoc calcicola

Vulnerable
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Nostoc calcicola es una cianobacteria filamentosa fijadora de nitrogeno que forma colonias gelatinosas de color verde oscuro a negruzco sobre superficies de roca calcarea humeda, suelo y muros de piedra. Se distribuye en regiones templadas y mediterraneas, especialmente en habitats humedos con sustratos ricos en calcio. Clasificada como Vulnerable, esta especie esta amenazada por la perdida de habitat, el desarrollo urbano y la degradacion de sus microhabitats en roca calcarea.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Nostoc calcicola. It belongs to the genus Nostoc.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Nostoc calcicola) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Nostoc calcicola) belongs to the genus Nostoc, which is part of the taxonomic family Nostocaceae.
Is endangered?
Yes, (Nostoc calcicola) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Nostoc calcicola) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Nostoc include , , , Mare'S Eggs, .

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