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Adlafia brockmannii compared with Adlafia bryophila

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (โครมิสตา)	Chromista (โครมิสตา)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Naviculales (Naviculales)	Naviculales (Naviculales)
Family same	Naviculaceae	Naviculaceae
Genus same	Adlafia	Adlafia
Species	Adlafia brockmannii	Adlafia bryophila

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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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 and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Adlafia brockmannii is a small pennate diatom found in freshwater benthic habitats, typically attached to substrates in streams and lakes. Its distinctive asymmetric valve outline and raphe structure help distinguish it within the genus Adlafia. This diatom is used in paleolimnological and water quality studies as its presence or absence can reflect historical changes in water chemistry.

Adlafia bryophila is a species in the genus Adlafia. Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden