Species
Fragilariopsis cylindrus
Fragilariopsis cylindrus
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Ecoregions
Scotia SeaSouthern Ocean
Ecoregion types
Polar & Subpolar
Trophic levels
Primary Producer
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About this species
Species identity
This species is part of the Blue Biome marine biodiversity dataset.
Role in the ecosystem
Fragilariopsis cylindrus helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2021.579198
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