Microcystaceae
| Microcystaceae | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Microcystis aeruginosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Subkingdom: | Eubacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Chroococcales |
| Family: | Microcystaceae |
| Genera[1][2][3][4] | |
| |
Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacterial life which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[1]
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.[5]
See also
- Cyanobacteria
- Harmful algal blooms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Taxon: Family Microcystaceae". Taxon: Family Microcystaceae. Taxonomicon. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "World Register of Marine Species-Taxon Details: Microcystaceae". World Register of Marine Species. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Taxonomy Browser Family: Microcystaceae". Taxonomy Browser-Algae Base. Algae Base. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.