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Anathece clathrata compared with Anathece smithii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (цианобактерии) | Cyanobacteria (цианобактерии) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Synechococcales (Synechococcales) | Synechococcales (Synechococcales) |
| Family same | Prochlorococcaceae | Prochlorococcaceae |
| Genus same | Anathece | Anathece |
| Species | Anathece clathrata | Anathece smithii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Anathece.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Anathece clathrata is a colonial cyanobacterium that forms lattice-like or net-shaped colonies of cells embedded in a gelatinous matrix. It is found in freshwater plankton and contributes to primary production in aquatic ecosystems. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
Anathece smithii is a colonial cyanobacterium forming small, irregularly rounded colonies embedded in mucilage in freshwater environments. It inhabits eutrophic to mesotrophic freshwater bodies including lakes and ponds across temperate regions. This photosynthetic prokaryote contributes to phytoplankton communities and nitrogen cycling in freshwater ecosystems.
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