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Bacteria > Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria > Anabaena
Bacteria > Gram-Negative Bacteria > Gram-Negative Oxygenic Photosynthetic Bacteria > Cyanobacteria > Anabaena

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Anabaena  

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  • A genus of CYANOBACTERIA consisting of trichomes that are untapered with conspicuous constrictions at cross-walls. A firm individual sheath is absent, but a soft covering is often present. Many species are known worldwide as major components of freshwater PLANKTON and also of many saline lakes. The species DOLICHOSPERMUM FLOS-AQUAE is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017033

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