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Anabaena circinalis compared with Anabaena poulseniana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum same | Cyanobacteria (สาหร่ายสีเขียวแกมน้ำเงิน) | Cyanobacteria (สาหร่ายสีเขียวแกมน้ำเงิน) |
| Class same | Cyanobacteriia | Cyanobacteriia |
| Order same | Cyanobacteriales | Cyanobacteriales |
| Family same | Nostocaceae | Nostocaceae |
| Genus same | Anabaena | Anabaena |
| Species | Anabaena circinalis | Anabaena poulseniana |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Anabaena.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Norway.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Anabaena circinalis is a species in the genus Anabaena. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Anabaena poulseniana is a heterocystous cyanobacterium in the family Nostocaceae, forming spiral to straight filaments with intercalary heterocysts for atmospheric nitrogen fixation. It inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds, frequently occurring in planktonic communities. Like other Anabaena species, it can form surface blooms under nutrient-rich conditions and contributes to nitrogen input in aquatic ecosystems.
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