Kingdom Bacteria Order Nostocales Genus Nostoc | Phylum Cyanobacteria Family Nostocaceae Species Nostoc commune | |
Similar Nostoc commune, Nostoc pruniforme, Nostoc verrucosum, Nostoc, Nostocales | ||
Nostoc commune var. sphaeroides is an edible cyanobacterium found in diverse habitats such as lakes and rivers. It is used as a food and nutritional supplement and has reputed pharmaceutical properties.
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