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Diatom

Coscinodiscus wailesii

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Similar Species in Coscinodiscus

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Coscinodiscus granii
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Coscinodiscus marginatus
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Coscinodiscus concinnus
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Coscinodiscus obscurus
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Coscinodiscus lacustris
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Coscinodiscus oculus-iridis
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Coscinodiscus curvatulus
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Coscinodiscus apiculatus
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Coscinodiscales
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Coscinodiscaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Diatom?
The scientific name of Diatom is Coscinodiscus wailesii. It belongs to the genus Coscinodiscus.
Where does Diatom live?
Diatom is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Diatom belong to?
Diatom (Coscinodiscus wailesii) belongs to the genus Coscinodiscus, which is part of the taxonomic family Coscinodiscaceae.
What kingdom does Diatom belong to?
Diatom (Coscinodiscus wailesii) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Kromista).
What are the closest relatives of Diatom?
The closest relatives of Diatom in the genus Coscinodiscus include , , , , .

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Coscinodiscus — 10 Species

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Diatom
Coscinodiscus wailesii
NE
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Coscinodiscus granii
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Coscinodiscus marginatus
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Coscinodiscus concinnus
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Coscinodiscus obscurus
NE 🐾
Coscinodiscus lacustris
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Coscinodiscus oculus-iridis
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Coscinodiscus curvatulus
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Coscinodiscus apiculatus
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Coscinodiscus argus
NE
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