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Entomoneis alata compared with Entomoneis paludosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Kromista) | Chromista (Kromista) |
| Phylum same | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class same | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) |
| Order same | Surirellales (Surirellales) | Surirellales (Surirellales) |
| Family same | Entomoneidaceae | Entomoneidaceae |
| Genus same | Entomoneis | Entomoneis |
| Species | Entomoneis alata | Entomoneis paludosa |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Entomoneis.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil and Denmark.
Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Entomoneis alata is a distinctive marine and brackish diatom with a twisted, wing-like valve surface giving cells an elegant, sinuous appearance. It inhabits benthic sediment surfaces in coastal marine and estuarine environments worldwide. This photosynthetic diatom contributes to benthic biofilm communities in soft sediment habitats.
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