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Dinobryon borgei compared with Dinobryon facula
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (โครมิสตา) | Chromista (โครมิสตา) |
| Phylum same | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class same | Chrysophyceae (สาหร่ายสีทอง) | Chrysophyceae (สาหร่ายสีทอง) |
| Order same | Chromulinales (Chromulinales) | Chromulinales (Chromulinales) |
| Family same | Dinobryaceae | Dinobryaceae |
| Genus same | Dinobryon | Dinobryon |
| Species | Dinobryon borgei | Dinobryon facula |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dinobryon.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Dinobryon borgei is a colonial freshwater chrysophyte alga in the family Dinobryaceae. Individual cells reside in vase-shaped loricas made of cellulose, and colonies form branching, tree-like structures. It is part of oligotrophic lake plankton communities and serves as an indicator of clean, nutrient-poor water. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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