Kingdom Bacteria Phylum Cyanobacteria Rank Family | Subkingdom Eubacteria Higher classification Chroococcales Order Chroococcales | |
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Lower classifications Microcystis, Gloeocapsa | ||
Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacterial life which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.
Characteristics
The family is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. There is also a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures.
References
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