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Isthmochloron lobulatum compared with Isthmochloron trispinatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (โครมิสตา)	Chromista (โครมิสตา)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Xanthophyceae (Xanthophyceae)	Xanthophyceae (Xanthophyceae)
Order same	Mischococcales (Mischococcales)	Mischococcales (Mischococcales)
Family same	Pleurochloridaceae	Pleurochloridaceae
Genus same	Isthmochloron	Isthmochloron
Species	Isthmochloron lobulatum	Isthmochloron trispinatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Isthmochloron trispinatum is a unicellular freshwater green alga bearing three prominent spine-like protrusions from its cell body, giving it a distinctive appearance. It inhabits oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater ponds and soft-water lakes. This photosynthetic alga contributes to the phytoplankton of clear, low-nutrient freshwater bodies.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden