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Nitzschia graciliformis

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About

Nitzschia graciliformis is a slender, needle-shaped pennate diatom found in freshwater and brackish aquatic habitats including streams, lakes, and coastal waters worldwide. Its elongated siliceous frustule bears a distinctive raphe system along one side, enabling gliding motility. This species contributes to aquatic primary production and is used in freshwater biomonitoring due to its sensitivity to nutrient levels.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order
Bacillariales (Bacillariales)
Family
Bacillariaceae
Genus
Nitzschia
Species
Nitzschia graciliformis ()

Similar Species in Nitzschia

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Nitzschia angularis
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Nitzschia bacillum
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Nitzschia bergii
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Nitzschia suchlandti
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Nitzschia tenuis
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Nitzschia intermedia
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Nitzschia parvula
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Nitzschia gessneri
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Nitzschia — 20 Species

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Nitzschia angularis
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Nitzschia bacillum
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Nitzschia bergii
NE 🐾
Nitzschia suchlandti
NE 🐾
Nitzschia tenuis
NE 🐾
Nitzschia intermedia
NE
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Nitzschia graciliformis
NE
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Nitzschia parvula
NE 🐾
Nitzschia flexa
NE 🐾
Nitzschia modesta
NE 🐾
Nitzschia media
NE 🐾
Nitzschia pellucida
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Nitzschia pura
NE 🐾
Nitzschia liebetruthii
NE 🐾
Nitzschia bavarica
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Nitzschia promare
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Nitzschia solita
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Nitzschia garrensis
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Nitzschia lacunarum
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Nitzschia gessneri
NE
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