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Acanthocorbis asymmetrica compared with Acanthocorbis campanula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Protozoa (โพรโทซัว) Protozoa (โพรโทซัว)
Phylum same Choanozoa (Choanozoa) Choanozoa (Choanozoa)
Class same Choanoflagellatea (Choanoflagellatea) Choanoflagellatea (Choanoflagellatea)
Order same Choanoflagellida (Choanoflagellida) Choanoflagellida (Choanoflagellida)
Family same Acanthoecidae Acanthoecidae
Genus same Acanthocorbis Acanthocorbis
Species Acanthocorbis asymmetrica Acanthocorbis campanula

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Acanthocorbis.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Acanthocorbis asymmetrica is a marine choanoflagellate, a unicellular organism closely related to the ancestors of animals, living in coastal and open ocean waters. Its cells are enclosed within a lorica (basket-like cage) constructed from siliceous costal strips that form an asymmetric pattern, distinguishing it from related species. It feeds on bacteria, playing a role in marine microbial food webs.

Acanthocorbis campanula is a species in the genus Acanthocorbis. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Norway and Sweden, inhabiting Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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