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Microcystaceae

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Microcystaceae
Microcystis aeruginosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Chroococcales
Family: Microcystaceae
Elenkin
Genera[1]

Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacteria which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[2]

Characteristics

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  3. ^ "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.