predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | blue-green algae |
Type of | true bacteria, eubacteria, eubacterium |
Has types | trichodesmium, nostoc |
Derivation | cyanobacterial |
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