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Petalonema alatum

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Petalonema alatum e uma cianobacteria bainhada e heterocistosa na familia Scytonemataceae, formando tricomas achatados envoltos em bainhas conspicuas em forma de asas (aladas). Habita solo umido, paredes de cavernas e superficies de rochas umidas em ambientes terrestres e de agua doce. Sua morfologia de bainha distintiva auxilia na identificacao e reflete adaptacoes para sobrevivencia em habitats periodicamente dessecantes.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Sweden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Petalonema alatum. It belongs to the genus Petalonema.
Where does live?
is found in Found in Sweden.. Countries include Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Petalonema alatum) belongs to the genus Petalonema, which is part of the taxonomic family Scytonemataceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Petalonema alatum) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Petalonema include , .

Native Range — 1 Countries

Genus Petalonema — 3 Species

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