Microcystaceae
Appearance
Microcystaceae | |
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Microcystis aeruginosa | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
Class: | Cyanophyceae |
Order: | Chroococcales |
Family: | Microcystaceae Elenkin |
Genera[1] | |
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Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacteria which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[2]
Characteristics
[edit]The family is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. There is also a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Komárek J, Kaštovský J, Mareš J, Johansen JR (2014). "Taxonomic classification of cyanoprokaryotes (cyanobacterial genera) 2014, using a polyphasic approach" (PDF). Preslia. 86: 295–335.
- ^ "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.