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Dolicheulota 🔎

Dolicheulota is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to Madagascar and eastern Africa.

Eleutheromeniinae 🔎

Eleutheromeniinae is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, which includes about 37 species native to Madagascar and other tropical regions around the world.

Mopsini 🔎

Mopsini is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar.

Madagasikaria 🔎

Madagasikaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Poaceae, native to Madagascar. The species are known for their large flowers and striking foliage, often used in bouquets or as ornamental plants.

Thampi's 🔎

Thampi is a type of fish that belongs to the family Muricidae, commonly known as the mackerel or cod. They are native to the Indian Ocean and are found in the waters around the southernmost tip of Madagascar, including the Maldives. This small, edible fish has a unique appearance with its large, round head, long body, and distinctive white stripes on the back.

Pailsus 🔎

Pailsus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, which includes several species native to Africa and Madagascar. They are known for their large, brightly colored flowers with distinctive leaflets that resemble leaves of various types of trees.

Zalophus 🔎

Zalophus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lythraceae, native to Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean. They are known for their small, delicate flowers with an interesting shape, often resembling leaves or stems.

Odontoscelinae 🔎

The term "Odontoscelinae" is a genus in the family Neotomidae, which includes various species of birds and reptiles found on the island of Madagascar.

Lucioblivio 🔎

Lucioblivio is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to southern Africa and Madagascar. It is known for its large leaves that are covered with intricate patterns, which can vary from simple shapes to more complex designs. The name "Lucioblivio" refers to the plants' ability to grow under poor light conditions or in conditions of extreme heat.

Eira 🔎

Eira is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to Africa and Madagascar. They are commonly known for their large flowers with deep green nectar and are widely cultivated as ornamental plants.

Suessenguthiella 🔎

Suessenguthiella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to Madagascar and the Malagasy Islands. The plant has five primary species, which are widely distributed throughout the islands. These plants are known for their large, colorful flowers with intricate patterns and shapes, including the distinctive "suess" (a stylized form of 'S'), which is often used in traditional Malagasy poetry and art.

Pontaster 🔎

Ponta is a small island in the Indian Ocean, known for its high altitude, which contributes to its name. It is also home to several islands and reefs that are known for their diverse marine life, including many species of fish and sea turtles. The island is located approximately 400 miles west of Madagascar and has an elevation of around 3,500 feet (1,069 meters).

Otala 🔎

Otala is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It includes several species native to Madagascar, where it grows in various habitats such as forests, savannas, and wetlands. The genus name "Otala" honors the French explorer François de Laval, who described it in 1743.

Sadoletus 🔎

Sadoletus is a type of plant in the genus Sadolella, commonly known as the "sandalwood tree". It is native to Madagascar and is known for its unique, earthy fragrance.

Bephratoides 🔎

Bephratoides is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as daisy or orchid flowers. They are native to Madagascar and other islands in South and Southeast Asia, where they have been cultivated for centuries. The genus has around 100 species, which are typically small, white flowers with yellow petals and a round shape.

Thyrsopteris 🔎

Thyrsopteris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the region of Madagascar and its surrounding islands. They are known for their unique thorny leaves that are often used as ornamental or medicinal plants.

Marojejycoris 🔎

Marojecoris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, native to Madagascar and other tropical countries where they are found on rocky slopes and mountainsides.

Basothorhynchus 🔎

Basothorhynchus is a genus in the family Araneidae, which includes spiders and scorpions. It contains approximately 26 species in Madagascar, with many being found in forests, wetlands, and arid areas.

Scelodonta 🔎

Scelodonta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, known for its unique and striking flowers with their white, pink, or purple coloration. These plants are native to Madagascar and have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental plants due to their ability to produce large amounts of pollen and nectar.

Discoclaoxylon 🔎

Discollaxylon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Madagascar. It's characterized by its distinctive spike-shaped leaves and stems, often used for medicinal purposes due to their high antioxidant content.

Kamiti 🔎

Kamiti is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to parts of South Africa and Madagascar. They are commonly known as "black-eyed peas."

Potamodytes 🔎

Potamodytes is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae, native to tropical regions of South America and parts of Africa, including Madagascar. They are commonly known as the "yellow-eyed" or "yellow-eyed grass" due to their yellow flowers. These plants have a long, slender stem that can reach up to 10 feet in height.

Castnioidea 🔎

Castnioidea is a genus in the family Orobactidae, which belongs to the order Polypodiopsida within the class Polypodales of flowering plants. This genus comprises about 10 species found on the island of Madagascar. The specific name "castnioide" comes from the Latin word "casto", which means "to cast," and "niidea," meaning "naked."

Trilepida 🔎

Trilepida is a type of plant that has a single, narrow, white flower found in certain parts of the world, such as Madagascar and Southeast Asia. It's known for its unique characteristics such as being highly sensitive to light and water, and having a high tolerance to drought conditions.

Paranesotanais 🔎

Paranesotanais are a type of plant that is native to Madagascar, where they grow in rocky habitats and can reach heights up to 3 meters. These plants are known for their ability to produce large amounts of flowers, which provide food and shelter for other animals. Paranesotans are also important for the ecosystem as they help regulate soil fertility by breaking down organic matter and releasing nutrients into the soil.

Ecosystem Biomes

Ecosystems can be broadly categorized into various types based on their characteristics and the organisms they support. Here are some common types of ecosystems:

Terrestrial Biomes

Tundra Taiga Montane Grasslands and Shrublands Alpine Tundra Coniferous Forests Broadleaf and Mixed Forests Deciduous Forests Grasslands Savannas Shrublands Tropical Forest Rainforest Seasonal Forest Tropical Coniferous Forests Moist Broadleaf Forests Dry Broadleaf Forests Tropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub Deserts and Xeric Shrublands Steppe Flooded Grasslands and Savannas Riparian Wetland Mangrove

Aquatic Biomes

Pond Littoral Intertidal Mangroves Kelp Forests Coral Reefs Neritic Zone Pelagic Zone Benthic Zone Hydrothermal Vents Cold Seeps Demersal Zone

Other Biomes

Endolithic Zone

Biogeographic Realms

Afrotropical Antarctic Australasian Holarctic Nearctic Palearctic Indomalayan Neotropical Oceanian Antarctic / Southern Ocean Arctic Central Indo-Pacific Eastern Indo-Pacific Temperate Australasia Temperate Northern Atlantic Temperate Northern Pacific Temperate South America Temperate Southern Africa Tropical Atlantic Tropical Eastern Pacific Western Indo-Pacific ocean river lake pond stream swamp marsh

World Map

Registan-North Pakistan Sandy Desert Simpson Desert Siberian Steppe South Saharan Steppe and Woodlands Middle Arctic Tundra / Antarctic Desert Arabian Desert / Amsterdam Grassland Desert Tundra Tundra / Taiga Taiga Maputaland-Pondoland Bush and Thickets Montane Forests Cordillera Central Paramo Alpine Shrub Afghan Semi-Desert Parana Flooded Savanna Cuban / Enriquillo Wetlands / Guayaquil Arctic Foothills Tundra Arctic Tundra / Saharan Flooded Grassland Canadian Shield Taiga / Orinoco Delta Low Tundra / Montane Birch / Andean Puna Coastal Tundra / Flooded Savanna Cuban Pine / Pantanos / Valdivian Forest Sundarbans Swamp / Zambezi Savannah Belizian Pine Forests NE Siberian Taiga / New England-Acadian Forest Coastal / Lowland / Alpine Forests


Search Results
Abditibacteriota
Acidobacteriota, phenotypically diverse and mostly uncultured
Actinomycetota, High-G+C Gram positive species
Aquificota, deep-branching
Armatimonadota
Atribacterota
Bacillota, Low-G+C Gram positive species, such as the spore-formers Bacilli (aerobic) and Clostridia (anaerobic)
Bacteroidota
Balneolota
Bdellovibrionota
Caldisericota, formerly candidate division OP5, Caldisericum exile is the sole representative
Calditrichota
Campylobacterota
Chlamydiota
Chlorobiota, green sulphur bacteria
Chloroflexota, green non-sulphur bacteria
Chrysiogenota, only 3 genera (Chrysiogenes arsenatis, Desulfurispira natronophila, Desulfurispirillum alkaliphilum)
Coprothermobacterota
Deferribacterota
Deinococcota, Deinococcus radiodurans and Thermus aquaticus are "commonly known" species of this phyla
Dictyoglomota
Elusimicrobiota, formerly candidate division Thermite Group 1
Fibrobacterota
Fusobacteriota
Gemmatimonadota
Ignavibacteriota
Kiritimatiellota
Lentisphaerota, formerly clade VadinBE97
Mycoplasmatota, notable genus: Mycoplasma
Myxococcota
Nitrospinota
Nitrospirota
Planctomycetota
Pseudomonadota, the most well-known phylum, containing species such as Escherichia coli or Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Rhodothermota
Spirochaetota, species include Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease
Synergistota
Thermodesulfobacteriota
Thermomicrobiota
Thermotogota, deep-branching
Verrucomicrobiota

Ecosystem Species

Various species inhabit these ecosystems, each playing a unique role in maintaining the ecological balance.

Animals

Porifera (Sponges) Cnidaria (Jellyfish, Corals) Platyhelminthes (Flatworms) Nematoda (Roundworms) Annelida (Segmented Worms) Mollusca (Snails, Squids) Arthropoda (Insects, Crustaceans) Echinodermata (Sea Stars, Urchins) Jawless Fish (Agnatha) Cartilaginous Fish (Chondrichthyes) Bony Fish (Osteichthyes) Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals

Plants

Bryophyta (Mosses) Marchantiophyta (Liverworts) Anthocerotophyta (Hornworts) Lycophyta (Club Mosses) Pteridophyta (Ferns) Coniferophyta (Conifers) Cycadophyta (Cycads) Ginkgophyta (Ginkgo) Gnetophyta (Gnetum, Ephedra) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Fungi

Chytridiomycota (Chytrids) Zygomycota (Bread Molds) Glomeromycota (Mycorrhizal Fungi) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Protists

Amoebozoa (Amoebas, Slime Molds) Excavata (Euglena, Giardia) Chromalveolata (Diatoms, Dinoflagellates) Rhizaria (Radiolarians, Forams) Archaeplastida (Red & Green Algae)

Bacteria

Proteobacteria Firmicutes Actinobacteria Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Bacteroidetes Spirochaetes Chlamydiae Planctomycetes

Archaea

Euryarchaeota (Methanogens, Halophiles) Crenarchaeota (Thermophiles) Nanoarchaeota Korarchaeota fish bird insect mammal reptile amphibian mollusk fungi

Dolicheulota 🔎

Dolicheulota is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to Madagascar and eastern Africa.

Eleutheromeniinae 🔎

Eleutheromeniinae is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, which includes about 37 species native to Madagascar and other tropical regions around the world.

Mopsini 🔎

Mopsini is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar.

Madagasikaria 🔎

Madagasikaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Poaceae, native to Madagascar. The species are known for their large flowers and striking foliage, often used in bouquets or as ornamental plants.

Thampi's 🔎

Thampi is a type of fish that belongs to the family Muricidae, commonly known as the mackerel or cod. They are native to the Indian Ocean and are found in the waters around the southernmost tip of Madagascar, including the Maldives. This small, edible fish has a unique appearance with its large, round head, long body, and distinctive white stripes on the back.

Pailsus 🔎

Pailsus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, which includes several species native to Africa and Madagascar. They are known for their large, brightly colored flowers with distinctive leaflets that resemble leaves of various types of trees.

Zalophus 🔎

Zalophus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lythraceae, native to Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean. They are known for their small, delicate flowers with an interesting shape, often resembling leaves or stems.

Odontoscelinae 🔎

The term "Odontoscelinae" is a genus in the family Neotomidae, which includes various species of birds and reptiles found on the island of Madagascar.

Lucioblivio 🔎

Lucioblivio is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to southern Africa and Madagascar. It is known for its large leaves that are covered with intricate patterns, which can vary from simple shapes to more complex designs. The name "Lucioblivio" refers to the plants' ability to grow under poor light conditions or in conditions of extreme heat.

Eira 🔎

Eira is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to Africa and Madagascar. They are commonly known for their large flowers with deep green nectar and are widely cultivated as ornamental plants.

Suessenguthiella 🔎

Suessenguthiella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to Madagascar and the Malagasy Islands. The plant has five primary species, which are widely distributed throughout the islands. These plants are known for their large, colorful flowers with intricate patterns and shapes, including the distinctive "suess" (a stylized form of 'S'), which is often used in traditional Malagasy poetry and art.

Pontaster 🔎

Ponta is a small island in the Indian Ocean, known for its high altitude, which contributes to its name. It is also home to several islands and reefs that are known for their diverse marine life, including many species of fish and sea turtles. The island is located approximately 400 miles west of Madagascar and has an elevation of around 3,500 feet (1,069 meters).

Otala 🔎

Otala is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It includes several species native to Madagascar, where it grows in various habitats such as forests, savannas, and wetlands. The genus name "Otala" honors the French explorer François de Laval, who described it in 1743.

Sadoletus 🔎

Sadoletus is a type of plant in the genus Sadolella, commonly known as the "sandalwood tree". It is native to Madagascar and is known for its unique, earthy fragrance.

Bephratoides 🔎

Bephratoides is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as daisy or orchid flowers. They are native to Madagascar and other islands in South and Southeast Asia, where they have been cultivated for centuries. The genus has around 100 species, which are typically small, white flowers with yellow petals and a round shape.

Thyrsopteris 🔎

Thyrsopteris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the region of Madagascar and its surrounding islands. They are known for their unique thorny leaves that are often used as ornamental or medicinal plants.

Marojejycoris 🔎

Marojecoris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, native to Madagascar and other tropical countries where they are found on rocky slopes and mountainsides.

Basothorhynchus 🔎

Basothorhynchus is a genus in the family Araneidae, which includes spiders and scorpions. It contains approximately 26 species in Madagascar, with many being found in forests, wetlands, and arid areas.

Scelodonta 🔎

Scelodonta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, known for its unique and striking flowers with their white, pink, or purple coloration. These plants are native to Madagascar and have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental plants due to their ability to produce large amounts of pollen and nectar.

Discoclaoxylon 🔎

Discollaxylon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Madagascar. It's characterized by its distinctive spike-shaped leaves and stems, often used for medicinal purposes due to their high antioxidant content.

Kamiti 🔎

Kamiti is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to parts of South Africa and Madagascar. They are commonly known as "black-eyed peas."

Potamodytes 🔎

Potamodytes is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae, native to tropical regions of South America and parts of Africa, including Madagascar. They are commonly known as the "yellow-eyed" or "yellow-eyed grass" due to their yellow flowers. These plants have a long, slender stem that can reach up to 10 feet in height.

Castnioidea 🔎

Castnioidea is a genus in the family Orobactidae, which belongs to the order Polypodiopsida within the class Polypodales of flowering plants. This genus comprises about 10 species found on the island of Madagascar. The specific name "castnioide" comes from the Latin word "casto", which means "to cast," and "niidea," meaning "naked."

Trilepida 🔎

Trilepida is a type of plant that has a single, narrow, white flower found in certain parts of the world, such as Madagascar and Southeast Asia. It's known for its unique characteristics such as being highly sensitive to light and water, and having a high tolerance to drought conditions.

Paranesotanais 🔎

Paranesotanais are a type of plant that is native to Madagascar, where they grow in rocky habitats and can reach heights up to 3 meters. These plants are known for their ability to produce large amounts of flowers, which provide food and shelter for other animals. Paranesotans are also important for the ecosystem as they help regulate soil fertility by breaking down organic matter and releasing nutrients into the soil.

Deciduous Forest 🔎