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 |
