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Fragile Stonewort

Chara globularis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Charophyta (轮藻门)
Class
Charophyceae (輪藻綱)
Order
Charales (轮藻目)
Family
Characeae
Genus
Chara
Species
Chara globularis (Fragile Stonewort)

Similar Species in Chara

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Baltic Stonewort
Chara baltica
Endangered
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Bearded Stonewort
Chara canescens
Vulnerable
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Bristly Stonewort
Chara hispida
Near Threatened
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Convergent Stonewort
Chara connivens
Near Threatened
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Hedgehog Stonewort
Chara aculeolata
Least Concern
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Braun'S Stonewort
Chara braunii
Vulnerable
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Rough Stonewort
Chara aspera
Near Threatened
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Naked Stonewort
Chara denudata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fragile Stonewort?
The scientific name of Fragile Stonewort is Chara globularis. It belongs to the genus Chara.
What is the conservation status of Fragile Stonewort?
Fragile Stonewort (Chara globularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fragile Stonewort live?
Fragile Stonewort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Fragile Stonewort belong to?
Fragile Stonewort (Chara globularis) belongs to the genus Chara, which is part of the taxonomic family Characeae.
Is Fragile Stonewort endangered?
No, Fragile Stonewort (Chara globularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fragile Stonewort belong to?
Fragile Stonewort (Chara globularis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Fragile Stonewort?
The closest relatives of Fragile Stonewort in the genus Chara include Baltic Stonewort, Bearded Stonewort, Bristly Stonewort, Convergent Stonewort, Hedgehog Stonewort.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Chara — 13 Species

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Baltic Stonewort
Chara baltica
EN 🐾
Bearded Stonewort
Chara canescens
VU 🐾
Bristly Stonewort
Chara hispida
NT 🐾
Convergent Stonewort
Chara connivens
NT 🐾
Hedgehog Stonewort
Chara aculeolata
LC 🐾
Braun'S Stonewort
Chara braunii
VU 🐾
Rough Stonewort
Chara aspera
NT 🐾
Naked Stonewort
Chara denudata
NE 🐾
Coral Stonewort
Chara tomentosa
CR
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Fragile Stonewort
Chara globularis
LC
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Opposite Stonewort
Chara contraria
NT 🐾
Common Stonewort
Chara vulgaris
EN 🐾
Delicate Stonewort
Chara virgata
LC
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