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Tolypothrix lanata compared with Tolypothrix rivularis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Cyanobacteria (藍菌門)	Cyanobacteria (藍菌門)
Class same	Cyanobacteriia	Cyanobacteriia
Order same	Cyanobacteriales (蓝菌目)	Cyanobacteriales (蓝菌目)
Family same	Tolypothrichaceae	Tolypothrichaceae
Genus same	Tolypothrix	Tolypothrix
Species	Tolypothrix lanata	Tolypothrix rivularis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

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 Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Tolypothrix lanata是Microchaetaceae科的丝状异形胞蓝藻，在湿润土壤和岩石上形成缠绕或绒毛状垫。可通过特化的异形胞固定大气中的氮气。

Tolypothrix rivularis是见于淡水溪流、河流和水塘的含异形胞丝状蓝藻，常附着于流水生境的岩石和水生植物上。可通过异形胞固定大气氮，形成本属特有的假分枝丝状体。有助于温带流水淡水生态系统的营养物质循环。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden