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Ceratium gravidum compared with Ceratium pentagonum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Chromista (Chromista) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same Myzozoa (Myzozoa) Myzozoa (Myzozoa)
Class same Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae) Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)
Order same Gonyaulacales (Gonyaulacales) Gonyaulacales (Gonyaulacales)
Family same Ceratiaceae Ceratiaceae
Genus same Ceratium Ceratium
Species Ceratium gravidum Ceratium pentagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Ceratium gravidum é um dinoflagelado marinho planctônico pertencente ao gênero Ceratium. Caracteriza-se por possuir dois chifres longos e robustos típicos do gênero. Habita águas oceânicas tropicais e subtropicais. Como todos os dinoflagelados, possui tanto capacidade fotossintética quanto heterotrófica. Pode formar florações que, em altas densidades, impactam a qualidade da água. É um componente importante do microplâncton oceânico.

The Ceratium pentagonum (Ceratium pentagonum) is a species in the genus Ceratium. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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