Biology:Microcystaceae
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Short description: Family of bacteria
| Microcystaceae | |
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| Microcystis aeruginosa | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Chroococcales |
| Family: | Microcystaceae Elenkin |
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Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacteria which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[2]
Characteristics
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
- ↑ "Taxonomic classification of cyanoprokaryotes (cyanobacterial genera) 2014, using a polyphasic approach". Preslia 86: 295–335. 2014. http://www.preslia.cz/P144Komarek.pdf.
- ↑ "Chroococcales". EOL. http://www.eol.org/pages/3238. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. http://protist.i.hosei.ac.jp/pdb/images/Prokaryotes/Chroococcaceae/index.html. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
Wikidata ☰ Q6839433 entry
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