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Nostoc sphaericum

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About

Nostoc sphaericum is a colonial, nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium in the family Nostocaceae, forming gelatinous spherical or irregular colonies visible to the naked eye. It inhabits moist soils, rocks, and freshwater environments, often forming conspicuous blobs after rainfall.

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
Nostocaceae
Genus
Nostoc
Species
Nostoc sphaericum ()

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Nostoc ellipsosporum
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Nostoc maculiforme
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Mare'S Eggs
Nostoc pruniforme
Least Concern
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Nostoc kihlmanii
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc muscorum
Not Evaluated
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Nostoc parmelioides
Near Threatened
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Nostoc linckia
Data Deficient
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Nostoc calcicola
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Nostoc sphaericum. It belongs to the genus Nostoc.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Nostoc sphaericum) belongs to the genus Nostoc, which is part of the taxonomic family Nostocaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Nostoc sphaericum) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Nostoc include , , , Mare'S Eggs, .

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Nostoc — 20 Species

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Nostoc calcicola
VU
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Nostoc sphaericum
NE
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Nostoc ellipsosporum
NE 🐾
Nostoc maculiforme
NE 🐾
Mare'S Eggs
Nostoc pruniforme
LC 🐾
Nostoc kihlmanii
NE 🐾
Nostoc muscorum
NE 🐾
Nostoc parmelioides
NT 🐾
Nostoc linckia
DD 🐾
Nostoc minutum
DD 🐾
Nostoc carneum
DD 🐾
Nostoc humifusum
DD 🐾
Nostoc caeruleum
LC 🐾
Nostoc minutissimum
NE 🐾
Nostoc microscopicum
LC 🐾
Nostoc sphaeroides
NE 🐾
Nostoc paludosum
LC 🐾
Nostoc zetterstedtii
NT 🐾
Nostoc verrucosum
DD 🐾
Star Jelly
Nostoc commune
LC
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