predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton
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cyanobacteria::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blue-green algae |
| Type of | true bacteria, eubacteria, eubacterium |
| Has types | trichodesmium, nostoc |
| Derivation | cyanobacterial |
Examples of cyanobacteria
cyanobacteria
Till now, cyanobacteria were believed to be among the first life forms on Earth.
From the newscientist.com
Waterbury J., Ostroumov S.A. Effect of nonionogenic surfactant on cyanobacteria.
From the sergostroumov.scienceblog.com
Cyanobacteria are arguably the most successful group of microorganisms on earth.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Cyanobacteria, a naturally occurring organism, erupts under certain conditions.
From the democratandchronicle.com
The underside of the lichen contains a blue-green algae known as cyanobacteria.
From the guardian.co.uk
In contrast to other cyanobacteria, it is probably incapable of producing oxygen.
From the sciencedaily.com
Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae are amongst the most important nitrogen-fixers.
From the sciencedaily.com
In the cyanobacteria, however, the researchers observed a different phenomenon.
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Fossil cyanobacteria should therefore be present within this type of formation.
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- Predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton
- (cyanobacterial) relating to or caused by photosynthetic bacteria of the class Cyanobacteria
- (cyanobacterium) a prokaryotic photosynthesizing life-form
- (cyanobacterium) eubacterium sometimes called "the blue-green alga"; it contains chlorophyll (the pigment most abundant in plants), has very strong cell walls, and is capable of photosynthesis
- Blue-green bacteria; unicellular or filamentous chains of cells that carry out photosynthesis.
- (sigh - an- o - bak - teer - ee - uh) Blue-green algae; there are over 7,500 species of cyanobacteria and they are found in many environments: damp soil and rocks, fresh water, and salt water.
- An abundant type of bacteria that use photosynthesis to live and grow, but are also capable of converting nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into other forms of nitrogen that they and other organisms need to live and grow.
- A major grouping within bacteria; produce carbohydrates and oxygen through photosynthesis. Found in freshwater and marine environments and may be solitary or colonial. Used to be referred to as the blue green algae.
- Organisms that can form large colored mats. They are usually blue-green in color.
