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Paraphysomonas imperforata compared with Paraphysomonas subrotacea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (โครมิสตา)	Chromista (โครมิสตา)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Chrysophyceae (สาหร่ายสีทอง)	Chrysophyceae (สาหร่ายสีทอง)
Order same	Ochromonadales (Ochromonadales)	Ochromonadales (Ochromonadales)
Family same	Paraphysomonadaceae	Paraphysomonadaceae
Genus same	Paraphysomonas	Paraphysomonas
Species	Paraphysomonas imperforata	Paraphysomonas subrotacea

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Paraphysomonas imperforata is a silica-scaled, biflagellate chrysophyte with distinctive non-perforated scales covering the cell surface. It inhabits freshwater and marine planktonic environments across temperate regions worldwide. This phagotrophic protist feeds primarily on bacteria and small algae, playing a role in microbial food web dynamics.

Paraphysomonas subrotacea is a small, round, silica-scaled chrysophyte bearing shield-shaped scales on the cell surface. It inhabits freshwater planktonic environments in temperate regions. This phagotrophic protist feeds primarily on bacteria and small organic particles in freshwater microbial food webs.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden