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Paraphysomonas imperforata

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Paraphysomonas imperforata is a silica-scaled, biflagellate chrysophyte with distinctive non-perforated scales covering the cell surface. It inhabits freshwater and marine planktonic environments across temperate regions worldwide. This phagotrophic protist feeds primarily on bacteria and small algae, playing a role in microbial food web dynamics.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Similar Species in Paraphysomonas

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Paraphysomonas butcheri
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Paraphysomonas vestita
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Paraphysomonas punctata
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Paraphysomonas foraminifera
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Paraphysomonas caelifrica
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Paraphysomonas corynephora
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Paraphysomonas cribosa
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Paraphysomonas subrotacea
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Chromista
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Ochrophyta
Phylum
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Chrysophyceae
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Ochromonadales
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Paraphysomonadaceae
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Paraphysomonas
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Paraphysomonas — 19 Species

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Paraphysomonas subrotacea
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Paraphysomonas butcheri
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Paraphysomonas imperforata
NE
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Paraphysomonas vestita
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Paraphysomonas punctata
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Paraphysomonas foraminifera
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Paraphysomonas caelifrica
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Paraphysomonas corynephora
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Paraphysomonas cribosa
NE 🐾
Paraphysomonas antarctica
NE 🐾
Paraphysomonas cylicophora
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Paraphysomonas circumvallata
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Paraphysomonas gladiata
NE 🐾
Paraphysomonas sideriophora
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Paraphysomonas subquadrangularis
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Paraphysomonas diademifera
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Paraphysomonas takahashii
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Paraphysomonas oligocycla
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Paraphysomonas stelligera
NE
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