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Nostoc sphaericum

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About

Nostoc sphaericum es una cianobacteria colonial fijadora de nitrogeno de la familia Nostocaceae, que forma colonias gelatinosas esfericas o irregulares visibles a simple vista. Habita suelos humedos, rocas y entornos de agua dulce, formando con frecuencia masas llamativas tras las lluvias.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Nostocaceae
Genus
Nostoc
Species
Nostoc sphaericum ()

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Nostoc ellipsosporum
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Nostoc maculiforme
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Mare'S Eggs
Nostoc pruniforme
Least Concern
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Nostoc kihlmanii
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Nostoc muscorum
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc parmelioides
Near Threatened
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Nostoc linckia
Data Deficient
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Nostoc calcicola
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Nostoc sphaericum. It belongs to the genus Nostoc.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Nostoc sphaericum) belongs to the genus Nostoc, which is part of the taxonomic family Nostocaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Nostoc sphaericum) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Nostoc include , , , Mare'S Eggs, .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Nostoc — 20 Species

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Nostoc calcicola
VU
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Nostoc sphaericum
NE
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Nostoc ellipsosporum
NE 🐾
Nostoc maculiforme
NE 🐾
Mare'S Eggs
Nostoc pruniforme
LC 🐾
Nostoc kihlmanii
NE 🐾
Nostoc muscorum
NE 🐾
Nostoc parmelioides
NT 🐾
Nostoc linckia
DD 🐾
Nostoc minutum
DD 🐾
Nostoc carneum
DD 🐾
Nostoc humifusum
DD 🐾
Nostoc caeruleum
LC 🐾
Nostoc minutissimum
NE 🐾
Nostoc microscopicum
LC 🐾
Nostoc sphaeroides
NE 🐾
Nostoc paludosum
LC 🐾
Nostoc zetterstedtii
NT 🐾
Nostoc verrucosum
DD 🐾
Star Jelly
Nostoc commune
LC
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