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Nitzschia intermedia

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About

Nitzschia intermedia is a pennate diatom in the family Bacillariaceae found in freshwater to slightly brackish habitats, where it inhabits both benthic and planktonic niches. Its elongate frustule with a keeled raphe and fine transapical striae is typical of the large genus Nitzschia. It serves as a bioindicator of moderate organic enrichment and nutrient levels in aquatic monitoring programs.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order
Bacillariales (Bacillariales)
Family
Bacillariaceae
Genus
Nitzschia
Species
Nitzschia intermedia ()

Similar Species in Nitzschia

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Nitzschia angularis
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Nitzschia bacillum
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Nitzschia bergii
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Nitzschia suchlandti
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Nitzschia tenuis
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Nitzschia graciliformis
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Nitzschia parvula
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Nitzschia gessneri
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Nitzschia intermedia. It belongs to the genus Nitzschia.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Nitzschia intermedia) belongs to the genus Nitzschia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bacillariaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Nitzschia intermedia) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Nitzschia include , , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Nitzschia — 20 Species

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Nitzschia angularis
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Nitzschia bacillum
NE 🐾
Nitzschia bergii
NE 🐾
Nitzschia suchlandti
NE 🐾
Nitzschia tenuis
NE
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Nitzschia intermedia
NE
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Nitzschia graciliformis
NE 🐾
Nitzschia parvula
NE 🐾
Nitzschia flexa
NE 🐾
Nitzschia modesta
NE 🐾
Nitzschia media
NE 🐾
Nitzschia pellucida
NE 🐾
Nitzschia pura
NE 🐾
Nitzschia liebetruthii
NE 🐾
Nitzschia bavarica
NE 🐾
Nitzschia promare
NE 🐾
Nitzschia solita
NE 🐾
Nitzschia garrensis
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Nitzschia lacunarum
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Nitzschia gessneri
NE
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