- Chroococcales
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Chroococcales Microcystis aeruginosa Scientific classification Kingdom: Bacteria Subkingdom: Eubacteria Phylum: Cyanobacteria Class: Cyanophyceae Order: Chroococcales Chroococcales is an order of cyanobacterial life which includes the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[1]
Characteristics
The order 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.[2]
Genera
It consists of one family (Microcystaceae) with several genera, including[1]:
- Microcystis
- Anacystis
- Chondrocystis
- Eucapsis
- Gloeocapsa
- Polycystis
- Trochiscia
References
- ^ a b "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.
Categories:- Cyanobacteria
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