Spirulina (genus)
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Not to be confused with Spirulina (dietary supplement).
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Spirulina is a genus of cyanobacteria, which is also considered a bluegreen algae. Cyanoprokaryote is also a name which could be used
Spirulina captures energy from sunlight and transforms it into what it needs. So, in that way, it acts more like an algae than a bacteria.
[edit] Uses
It is low in oil content.There is no point in culturing it for oil.
Its members are not used as dietary supplements as those of Arthrospira are.
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