Microcystaceae

Microcystaceae
Microcystis aeruginosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Subkingdom: Eubacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Order: Chroococcales
Family: Microcystaceae
Elenkin
Genera[1]
  • Cyanocomperia Hindák 2002
  • Microcystis Kützing ex Lemmermann 1907
  • Planctocyanocapsa Hindák 2002
  • Radiocystis Skuja 1948
  • Sphaerocavum Azevedo & Sant'Anna 2003

Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacterial life 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]

See also

References

  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.


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