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Ceratium hirundinella

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Ceratium hirundinella é um dinoflagelado de água doce amplamente distribuído em lagos e reservatórios de todo o mundo. Reconhecível por seus longos chifres curvados, possui tanto metabolismo autotrófico quanto heterotrófico. Migra verticalmente na coluna d'água, concentrando-se na superfície durante o dia para a fotossíntese. Pode formar florações densas em lagos eutróficos, alterando as características físico-químicas da água.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Ceratium hirundinella. It belongs to the genus Ceratium.
Where does live?
is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does belong to?
(Ceratium hirundinella) belongs to the genus Ceratium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratiaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Ceratium hirundinella) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Ceratium include , , , , .

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