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Chrysolykos complanatus compared with Chrysolykos skujae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (크로미스타)	Chromista (크로미스타)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (대롱편모조식물)	Ochrophyta (대롱편모조식물)
Class same	Chrysophyceae (황조류)	Chrysophyceae (황조류)
Order same	Chromulinales (크로물리나목)	Chromulinales (크로물리나목)
Family same	Dinobryaceae	Dinobryaceae
Genus same	Chrysolykos	Chrysolykos
Species	Chrysolykos complanatus	Chrysolykos skujae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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.

Chrysolykos complanatus is a freshwater chrysophyte microalga in the genus Chrysolykos, class Chrysophyceae. The species epithet complanatus — flattened or compressed — describes a lorica that is notably flattened in lateral view compared with the more three-dimensional forms of other Chrysolykos species. This flattened lorica morphology is the primary taxonomic character distinguishing C. complanatus from the angular C. angulatus and the boot-shaped C. calceatus within the small genus Chrysolykos. The loricate chrysophytes, including Chrysolykos, are characterized by cells enclosed within a species-specific outer case from which two flagella emerge — one directed anteriorly and one often wrapped around the cell — enabling swimming in aquatic environments. C. complanatus has been recorded from Norwegian and Swedish freshwater ecosystems, contributing to the known diversity of chrysophytes in cold Scandinavian lakes and pond habitats. These boreal and subarctic freshwater environments, often characterized by low pH, low nutrient concentrations, and high dissolved organic carbon from surrounding peat bogs, support characteristic chrysophyte assemblages in which loricate forms are frequently present. The species contributes to primary production as a photoautotroph and may supplement its carbon budget through bacterivory. Chrysolykos species are minor components of most phytoplankton communities and are not known to form blooms. C. complanatus has not been evaluated under IUCN Red List criteria and is listed as Not Evaluated.

Chrysolykos skujae는 조류학자 Håkan Skuja의 이름을 따서 명명된 담수 환경에서 발견되는 자루 달린 군집 황금조류다. 수중 표면에 부착하고 속의 특징적인 가지 달린 군집을 형성한다.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden