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Gyrodinium cochlea compared with Gyrodinium helveticum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (โครมิสตา)	Chromista (โครมิสตา)
Phylum same	Myzozoa (Myzozoa)	Myzozoa (Myzozoa)
Class same	Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)	Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)
Order same	Gymnodiniales (Gymnodiniales)	Gymnodiniales (Gymnodiniales)
Family same	Gymnodiniaceae	Gymnodiniaceae
Genus same	Gyrodinium	Gyrodinium
Species	Gyrodinium cochlea	Gyrodinium helveticum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Bulgaria, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Gyrodinium helveticum is a freshwater, unarmored dinoflagellate with a characteristic spiral groove dividing the cell into two unequal lobes. It inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds across temperate European and alpine regions, including Switzerland where it was first described. This mixotrophic protist performs photosynthesis and may also feed on other microorganisms.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden