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Prorocentrum micans compared with Prorocentrum redfieldii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Chromista) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum same | Myzozoa (Myzozoa) | Myzozoa (Myzozoa) |
| Class same | Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae) | Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae) |
| Order same | Prorocentrales (Prorocentrales) | Prorocentrales (Prorocentrales) |
| Family same | Prorocentraceae | Prorocentraceae |
| Genus same | Prorocentrum | Prorocentrum |
| Species | Prorocentrum micans | Prorocentrum redfieldii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Prorocentrum.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and South America (Brazil).
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Prorocentrum redfieldii e um dinoflagelado da familia Prorocentraceae, caracterizado por seu corpo celular achatado e oval com duas grandes placas thecais. E um protista fotossintetico encontrado em aguas marinhas e estuarinas, contribuindo para as comunidades de fitoplancton costeiro. Nomeado em homenagem ao oceanografo Alfred Redfield, pode formar densas floraciones em condicoes eutroficas.
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