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Didymo

Didymosphenia geminatum

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Chromista (Chromista)

Phylum

Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)

Class

Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)

Order

Cymbellales (Cymbellales)

Species

Didymosphenia geminatum (Didymo)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Didymo?

The scientific name of Didymo is Didymosphenia geminatum. It belongs to the genus Didymosphenia.

Where does Didymo live?

Didymo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Czech Republic, India, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Didymo belong to?

Didymo (Didymosphenia geminatum) belongs to the genus Didymosphenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cymbellaceae.

What kingdom does Didymo belong to?

Didymo (Didymosphenia geminatum) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).