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Leptolyngbya tenuis

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About

Leptolyngbya tenuis is a slender, filamentous cyanobacterium in the family Leptolyngbyaceae, common in a wide variety of habitats including freshwater, soil, and damp surfaces. Its thin trichomes form mats and biofilms, contributing to primary production and nitrogen cycling in these environments. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Leptolyngbyales (Leptolyngbyales)
Family
Leptolyngbyaceae
Genus
Leptolyngbya
Species
Leptolyngbya tenuis ()

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Leptolyngbya crassior
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Leptolyngbya gracilis
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Leptolyngbya valderiana
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Leptolyngbya perelegans
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Leptolyngbya tenuis. It belongs to the genus Leptolyngbya.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Leptolyngbya tenuis) belongs to the genus Leptolyngbya, which is part of the taxonomic family Leptolyngbyaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Leptolyngbya tenuis) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Leptolyngbya include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Leptolyngbya — 20 Species

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Leptolyngbya perelegans
NE
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Leptolyngbya tenuis
NE
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Leptolyngbya nostocorum
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Leptolyngbya foveolara
NE 🐾
Leptolyngbya fragilis
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Leptolyngbya crassior
NE 🐾
Leptolyngbya gracilis
NE 🐾
Leptolyngbya valderiana
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Leptolyngbya benthonica
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Leptolyngbya lagerheimii
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Leptolyngbya rivulariarum
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Leptolyngbya perforans
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Leptolyngbya protospira
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Leptolyngbya minuta
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Leptolyngbya calotrichoides
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Leptolyngbya subtilis
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Leptolyngbya ectocarpi
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Leptolyngbya norvegica
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Leptolyngbya membraniporae
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Leptolyngbya notata
NE
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