Chroococcales
The Chroococcales are an order of cyanobacteria in some classifications which includes the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[2] Molecular data indicate that the members of the Chroococcales may not be a clade.
Chroococcales | |
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Microcystis aeruginosa | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
Class: | Cyanophyceae |
Order: | Chroococcales von Wettstein von Westerheim |
Families[1] | |
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Characteristics
The order is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. Also, a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures exists.[3]
References
- 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.
- "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
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