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Pseudo-nitzschia pungens

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Pseudo-nitzschia pungens es una diatomea marina que forma cadenas con celulas en forma de aguja que se interconectan en largas cadenas a modo de escalera. Habita entornos planctonicos costeros y oceanicos abiertos de todo el mundo en aguas templadas a frias. Esta diatomea fotosintetica puede producir la neurotoxina acido domoico y participa en eventos de florecimientos algales nocivos.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Oman, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Pseudo-nitzschia pungens. It belongs to the genus Pseudo-nitzschia.
Where does live?
is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Oman, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) belongs to the genus Pseudo-nitzschia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bacillariaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Pseudo-nitzschia include , , , , .

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