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Trachelomonas helvetica

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About

Trachelomonas helvetica is a unicellular euglenoid alga enclosed within a rigid, mineralised lorica (shell-like casing), found in freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters across Europe and beyond. The species name reflects its discovery in Switzerland. Like other Trachelomonas species, it is photosynthetic and uses a flagellum for locomotion within its lorica.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum
Euglenozoa (Euglenozoa)
Class
Euglenoidea (euglenophyta)
Order
Euglenida (Euglenida)
Family
Euglenaceae
Genus
Trachelomonas
Species
Trachelomonas helvetica ()

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Trachelomonas superba
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Trachelomonas similis
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Trachelomonas granulata
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Trachelomonas dangeardiana
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Trachelomonas cervicula
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Trachelomonas playfairii
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Trachelomonas helvetica. It belongs to the genus Trachelomonas.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Trachelomonas helvetica) belongs to the genus Trachelomonas, which is part of the taxonomic family Euglenaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Trachelomonas helvetica) belongs to the kingdom Protozoa (protozoa).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Trachelomonas include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Trachelomonas — 20 Species

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Trachelomonas playfairii
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Trachelomonas superba
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Trachelomonas granulosa
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas similis
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Trachelomonas scabra
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas granulata
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas dangeardiana
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas cervicula
NE
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Trachelomonas helvetica
NE
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Trachelomonas furcata
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas crebea
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas volzii
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas rugulosa
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas volvocina
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Trachelomonas hispida
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Trachelomonas armata
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Trachelomonas lacustris
NE 🐾
Trachelomonas oblonga
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Trachelomonas verrucosa
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Trachelomonas rotunda
NE
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