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Navicula digitoradiata compared with Navicula laticeps

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Chromista (Chromista) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same Naviculales (Naviculales) Naviculales (Naviculales)
Family same Naviculaceae Naviculaceae
Genus same Navicula Navicula
Species Navicula digitoradiata Navicula laticeps

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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.

Navicula digitoradiata e uma diatomea penada de agua doce com contorno lanceolado e estrias radiantes em forma de dedo que se estendem a partir de um nodulo central. Habita zonas bentonicas epilelicas em rios, lagos e ambientes salobros de regioes temperadas e subtropicais. Esta diatomea fotosintetica contribui para as comunidades de biofilme na superficie dos sedimentos.

Navicula laticeps e uma diatomea de agua doce da familia Naviculaceae, reconhecida pelo seu frustulo amplamente lanceolado e sistema de rafe distinto. Habita nichos bentonicos e epifiticos em rios, lagos e zonas umidas.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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