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Encyonema perminutum compared with Encyonema simile

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (โครมิสตา)	Chromista (โครมิสตา)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Cymbellales (Cymbellales)	Cymbellales (Cymbellales)
Family same	Cymbellaceae	Cymbellaceae
Genus same	Encyonema	Encyonema
Species	Encyonema perminutum	Encyonema simile

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Encyonema perminutum is a small pennate diatom in the family Cymbellaceae, characterised by its asymmetrical, slightly curved frustule. It is found attached to submerged surfaces in freshwater habitats and serves as a bioindicator of water quality. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden