(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) — Not Evaluated

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Pseudo-nitzschia pungens

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Pseudo-nitzschia pungens is a chain-forming marine diatom with needle-shaped cells that interlock in long, ladder-like chains. It inhabits coastal and open oceanic planktonic environments worldwide in temperate to cold waters. This photosynthetic diatom can produce the neurotoxin domoic acid and participates in harmful algal bloom events.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Oman, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Chromista (Chromista)

Phylum

Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)

Class

Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)

Order

Bacillariales (Bacillariales)

Species

Pseudo-nitzschia pungens ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Pseudo-nitzschia pungens. It belongs to the genus Pseudo-nitzschia.

Where does live?

is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Oman, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does belong to?

(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) belongs to the genus Pseudo-nitzschia, which is part of the taxonomic family Bacillariaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Pseudo-nitzschia pungens) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Pseudo-nitzschia include , , , , .