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Chroococcus rufescens

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About

Chroococcus rufescens is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Chroococcaceae, named for its reddish or rufous pigmentation. Cells are enclosed in layered gelatinous sheaths and form small aggregates on rock, soil, and bark surfaces. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (สาหร่ายสีเขียวแกมน้ำเงิน)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Microcystaceae
Genus
Chroococcus
Species
Chroococcus rufescens ()

Similar Species in Chroococcus

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Chroococcus cumulatus
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Chroococcus dispersus
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Chroococcus giganteus
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Chroococcus macrococcus
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Chroococcus minimus
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Chroococcus minutus
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Chroococcus pallidus
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Chroococcus cohaerens
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Chroococcus rufescens. It belongs to the genus Chroococcus.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Chroococcus rufescens) belongs to the genus Chroococcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Microcystaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Chroococcus rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Chroococcus include , , , , .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Chroococcus — 18 Species

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Chroococcus cohaerens
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Chroococcus cumulatus
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Chroococcus dispersus
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Chroococcus giganteus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus macrococcus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus minimus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus minutus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus pallidus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus planctonicus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus submarinus
NE 🐾
Chroococcus turicensis
NE 🐾
Chroococcus varius
NE 🐾
Chroococcus westii
NE 🐾
Chroococcus distans
NE
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Chroococcus rufescens
NE
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Chroococcus turgidus
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Chroococcus minor
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Chroococcus prescottii
NE
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