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Hantzschia amphioxyss compared with Hantzschia virgata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Kromista)	Chromista (Kromista)
Phylum same	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class same	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order same	Bacillariales (Bacillariales)	Bacillariales (Bacillariales)
Family same	Bacillariaceae	Bacillariaceae
Genus same	Hantzschia	Hantzschia
Species	Hantzschia amphioxyss	Hantzschia virgata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Hantzschia virgata is a pennate diatom in the family Bacillariaceae, characterised by its elongated, slightly curved siliceous frustule. It is typically found in soil, epilithic, or aerophytic habitats and can tolerate periodic desiccation. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan