Living BeingsCompare species
Fission Yeast
Schizosaccharomyces pombe
African Baobab
Adansonia digitata
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Fission Yeast | African Baobab |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | Cells are elongated, often with rounded ends. A dividing cell forms a transverse partition near its middle. | Thick, fibrous bark surrounds a broad trunk. Each compound leaf has several leaflets radiating from a central point. |
| Habitat and range | The species has been recovered from fermentation-associated materials and is maintained on defined laboratory substrates. | A terrestrial tree of tropical Africa, it is adapted to seasonally dry conditions and is also planted in gardens and settlements. |
| Diet and nutrition | Organic nutrients, including sugars, support growth. Carbon source and nutrient availability influence physiology. | Leaves produce sugars through photosynthesis. Water and mineral nutrients are taken up through the roots. |
| Behavior and activity | Cells extend at their tips and coordinate growth with nuclear division and septum formation. | Data unavailable |
| Reproduction and life cycle | Vegetative cells reproduce by fission. Mating and meiosis under suitable conditions lead to spore formation. | Large, hanging white flowers develop into capsules containing seeds embedded in pale, powdery pulp. New trees can be grown from seed. |
| Geographic distribution | Research and fermentation records occur in different regions, but these should not be treated as a complete map of natural populations. | Native to Africa and cultivated elsewhere. The accompanying photograph shows a planted specimen in Madagascar; that location should not be confused with the native range of every baobab species. |
| Ecological role | The fungus forms part of microbial communities associated with organic substrates and fermentation. | Its flowers, fruit and extensive woody structure provide biological resources. The familiar name baobab also applies to other species, which should not be confused with this one. |
| Distinctive adaptations | A regular rod-shaped growth cycle has made changes in cell-cycle control experimentally observable. | A substantial trunk and drought-resistant growth form help distinguish this tree from many humid-forest trees. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Eukaryota.