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Pseudo-nitzschia pungens

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Pseudo-nitzschia pungens e uma diatomacea marinha formadora de cadeias com celulas em forma de agulha que se interligam em longas cadeias semelhantes a escadas. Habita ambientes planctonicos costeiros e oceanicos abertos em todo o mundo em aguas temperadas a frias. Esta diatomacea fotossintetica pode produzir a neurotoxina acido domoico e participa em eventos de floracao de algas nocivas.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Oman, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Pseudo-nitzschia pungens. It belongs to the genus Pseudo-nitzschia.
Where does live?
is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Oman, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) belongs to the genus Pseudo-nitzschia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bacillariaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Pseudo-nitzschia include , , , , .

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