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Chaetoceros pendulum

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Chaetoceros pendulum is a chain-forming marine diatom producing long, pendant setae that interlock to form characteristic pendulous chains. It inhabits planktonic zones of cold to temperate coastal ocean waters in the Northern Hemisphere. This photosynthetic diatom contributes significantly to marine primary production and serves as food for zooplankton.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇧🇷 Brazil

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Chaetoceros borealis
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Chaetoceros brevis
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Chaetoceros castracanei
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Chaetoceros compressus
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Chaetoceros constrictus
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Chaetoceros coronatus
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Chaetoceros curvisetus
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Chaetoceros anastomosans
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Chromista
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Ochrophyta
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Bacillariophyceae
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Chaetocerotales
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Chaetocerotaceae
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Chaetoceros
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Chaetoceros pendulum. It belongs to the genus Chaetoceros.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Chaetoceros pendulum) belongs to the genus Chaetoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Chaetocerotaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Chaetoceros pendulum) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Chaetoceros include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Chaetoceros — 20 Species

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Chaetoceros borealis
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Chaetoceros brevis
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Chaetoceros castracanei
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Chaetoceros compressus
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Chaetoceros constrictus
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Chaetoceros coronatus
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Chaetoceros curvisetus
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Chaetoceros decipiens
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Chaetoceros densus
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Chaetoceros didymus
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Chaetoceros lauderi
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Chaetoceros muelleri
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Chaetoceros perpusillus
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Chaetoceros socialis
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Chaetoceros subtilis
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Chaetoceros vistulae
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Chaetoceros minimus
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Chaetoceros diversus
NE
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Chaetoceros pendulum
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Chaetoceros anastomosans
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