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Nostoc sphaericum compared with Nostoc zetterstedtii

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class same	Cyanobacteriia	Cyanobacteriia
Order same	Cyanobacteriales	Cyanobacteriales
Family same	Nostocaceae	Nostocaceae
Genus same	Nostoc	Nostoc
Species	Nostoc sphaericum	Nostoc zetterstedtii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NT — Near Threatened

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 Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Nostoc sphaericum e uma cianobacteria colonial fixadora de nitrogenio da familia Nostocaceae, formando colonias gelatinosas esfericas ou irregulares visiveis a olho nu. Habita solos umidos, rochas e ambientes de agua doce, frequentemente formando massas conspicuas apos chuvas.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden