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Achnanthes acares compared with Achnanthes longipes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (хромисты)	Chromista (хромисты)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (охрофитовые водоросли)	Ochrophyta (охрофитовые водоросли)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Achnanthales (Achnanthales)	Achnanthales (Achnanthales)
Family same	Achnanthaceae	Achnanthaceae
Genus same	Achnanthes	Achnanthes
Species	Achnanthes acares	Achnanthes longipes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Taiwan.

Achnanthes acares is a species in the genus Achnanthes. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden, inhabiting Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Achnanthes longipes is a stalked benthic diatom with elongated cells attached to substrates via a mucilage stalk, giving it an upright posture. It inhabits marine coastal and brackish environments, growing on rocks, shells, and larger algae in intertidal zones. This photosynthetic diatom contributes to benthic biofilm communities in coastal marine habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇴 Norway