(Ceratium hirundinella) — Not Evaluated

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Ceratium hirundinella

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About

Ceratium hirundinella is a distinctive freshwater dinoflagellate with an armored cell bearing multiple horns, giving it a swallow-like silhouette. It inhabits lakes, ponds, and slow-moving freshwater bodies in temperate and subtropical regions worldwide. This primarily photosynthetic protist can form dense blooms in nutrient-enriched lakes during warm months.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Chromista (Chromista)

Phylum

Myzozoa (Myzozoa)

Class

Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)

Order

Gonyaulacales (Gonyaulacales)

Species

Ceratium hirundinella ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Ceratium hirundinella. It belongs to the genus Ceratium.

Where does live?

is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does belong to?

(Ceratium hirundinella) belongs to the genus Ceratium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratiaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Ceratium hirundinella) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Ceratium include , , , , .