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Tolypothrix limbata compared with Tolypothrix rivularis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Bacteria (Bacteria) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same Cyanobacteria (藍藻) Cyanobacteria (藍藻)
Class same Cyanobacteriia Cyanobacteriia
Order same Cyanobacteriales Cyanobacteriales
Family same Tolypothrichaceae Tolypothrichaceae
Genus same Tolypothrix Tolypothrix
Species Tolypothrix limbata Tolypothrix rivularis

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Tolypothrix.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Tolypothrix limbataはMichaetaceae科に属する偽分枝糸状シアノバクテリアで、窒素固定のための異形細胞を持つ連糸を形成する。湿った土壌・岩石・淡水基質で生育し、栄養貧乏環境の窒素循環に寄与する。保全状況は評価されていない。

Tolypothrix rivularisは淡水の小川・川・池で見られる異形細胞含有糸状シアノバクテリアで、流水生息地の岩石や水生植物に付着する。異形細胞を通じて大気中の窒素を固定し、属の特徴である偽分枝フィラメントを形成する。温帯流水淡水生態系の栄養素循環に寄与する。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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