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Star Jelly

Nostoc commune

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Nostoc calcicola
Vulnerable
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Nostoc ellipsosporum
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc maculiforme
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc sphaericum
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc kihlmanii
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc muscorum
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc parmelioides
Near Threatened
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Nostoc linckia
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Star Jelly?
The scientific name of Star Jelly is Nostoc commune. It belongs to the genus Nostoc.
What is the conservation status of Star Jelly?
Star Jelly (Nostoc commune) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Star Jelly live?
Star Jelly is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Star Jelly belong to?
Star Jelly (Nostoc commune) belongs to the genus Nostoc, which is part of the taxonomic family Nostocaceae.
Is Star Jelly endangered?
No, Star Jelly (Nostoc commune) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Star Jelly belong to?
Star Jelly (Nostoc commune) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of Star Jelly?
The closest relatives of Star Jelly in the genus Nostoc include , , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Nostoc — 20 Species

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Nostoc calcicola
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Nostoc sphaericum
NE 🐾
Nostoc ellipsosporum
NE 🐾
Nostoc maculiforme
NE 🐾
Nostoc zetterstedtii
NT 🐾
Nostoc verrucosum
DD 🐾
Nostoc kihlmanii
NE 🐾
Nostoc muscorum
NE 🐾
Nostoc parmelioides
NT 🐾
Nostoc linckia
DD 🐾
Nostoc minutum
DD 🐾
Nostoc carneum
DD 🐾
Nostoc humifusum
DD 🐾
Nostoc caeruleum
LC 🐾
Nostoc minutissimum
NE 🐾
Nostoc microscopicum
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Nostoc sphaeroides
NE 🐾
Nostoc paludosum
LC 🐾
Mare'S Eggs
Nostoc pruniforme
LC
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Star Jelly
Nostoc commune
LC
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