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Tolypothrix distorta compared with Tolypothrix rivularis

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	Tolypothrichaceae	Tolypothrichaceae
Genus same	Tolypothrix	Tolypothrix
Species	Tolypothrix distorta	Tolypothrix rivularis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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.

Tolypothrix rivularis e uma cianobacteria filamentosa portadora de heterocistos encontrada em riachos, rios e charcos de agua doce, frequentemente aderida a rochas e plantas aquaticas em habitats de aguas correntes. Pode fixar nitrogenio atmosferico por meio de heterocistos e forma filamentos de ramificacao falsa caracteristicos do genero. Esta especie contribui para o ciclo de nutrientes em ecossistemas de agua doce loticos de zonas temperadas.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden