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Rhodomonas baltica compared with Rhodomonas duplex
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (Kromista) | Chromista (Kromista) |
| Phylum same | Cryptophyta | Cryptophyta |
| Class same | Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae) | Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae) |
| Order same | Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales) | Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales) |
| Family same | Pyrenomonadaceae | Pyrenomonadaceae |
| Genus same | Rhodomonas | Rhodomonas |
| Species | Rhodomonas baltica | Rhodomonas duplex |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhodomonas.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Rhodomonas baltica is a cryptophyte alga in the family Pyrenomonadaceae, known from brackish environments including the Baltic Sea. It is a phototrophic flagellate important in coastal and estuarine planktonic communities, contributing to primary production. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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