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Nitzschia bergii compared with Nitzschia modesta

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 Nitzschia Nitzschia
Species Nitzschia bergii Nitzschia modesta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Portugal and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Nitzschia bergii is a freshwater diatom in the family Bacillariaceae, distinguished by its elongated, narrow valve with a distinctive marginal keel. It is found in benthic communities of rivers and lakes, often associated with slightly enriched conditions.

Nitzschia modesta is a small pennate diatom in the family Bacillariaceae, inhabiting freshwater to slightly brackish environments. Its elongate frustule with a sigmoid raphe is characteristic of the large and ecologically diverse genus Nitzschia. As a benthic or epiphytic microalga, it contributes to biofilm communities on submerged surfaces.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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