(Chaetoceros diversus) — Not Evaluated

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Chaetoceros diversus

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About

Chaetoceros diversus is a marine planktonic diatom belonging to one of the most species-rich diatom genera. It forms chain-like colonies of siliceous cells bearing long, needle-like setae (chaetae) that reduce sinking rates in the water column. This diatom inhabits coastal and open ocean environments worldwide and plays a significant role in marine primary production and global carbon cycling.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇲🇹 Malta 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Chromista (Kromista)

Phylum

Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)

Class

Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)

Order

Chaetocerotales (Chaetocerotales)

Species

Chaetoceros diversus ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Chaetoceros diversus. It belongs to the genus Chaetoceros.

Where does live?

is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Malta, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine.

What family does belong to?

(Chaetoceros diversus) belongs to the genus Chaetoceros, which is part of the taxonomic family Chaetocerotaceae.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Chaetoceros diversus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Kromista).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Chaetoceros include , , , , .