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Gomphonema utae

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About

Gomphonema utae is a freshwater pennate diatom in the family Gomphonemataceae with a characteristic asymmetric, clavate frustule that tapers toward the foot-pole where it attaches via a mucilage pad or stalk. It is found in epilithic and epiphytic communities in streams and lakes across temperate regions. The species contributes to biofilm formation and serves as a bioindicator of water quality.

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
Cymbellales (Cymbellales)
Family
Gomphonemataceae
Genus
Gomphonema
Species
Gomphonema utae ()

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Gomphonema paludosum
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Gomphonema bohemicum
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Gomphonema pratense
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Gomphonema designatum
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Gomphonema bozenae
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Gomphonema aquaemineralis
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Gomphonema duplipunctatum
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Gomphonema sphenovertex
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Gomphonema — 20 Species

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Gomphonema paludosum
NE
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Gomphonema utae
NE
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Gomphonema bohemicum
NE 🐾
Gomphonema pratense
NE 🐾
Gomphonema designatum
NE 🐾
Gomphonema bozenae
NE 🐾
Gomphonema aquaemineralis
NE 🐾
Gomphonema duplipunctatum
NE 🐾
Gomphonema drutelingense
NE 🐾
Gomphonema vibrioides
NE 🐾
Gomphonema longilineare
NE 🐾
Gomphonema interpositum
NE 🐾
Gomphonema sagitta
NE 🐾
Gomphonema bavaricum
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Gomphonema innocens
NE 🐾
Gomphonema tergestinum
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Gomphonema affine
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Gomphonema micropus
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Gomphonema dichotomum
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Gomphonema sphenovertex
NE
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