Microcystaceae

Microcystaceae
	Microcystis aeruginosa
Scientific classification
Domain:	Bacteria
Phylum:	Cyanobacteria
Class:	Cyanophyceae
Order:	Chroococcales
Family:	Microcystaceae; Elenkin
Genera
	Cyanocomperia Hindák 2002; Microcystis Kützing ex Lemmermann 1907; Planctocyanocapsa Hindák 2002; Radiocystis Skuja 1948; Sphaerocavum Azevedo & Sant'Anna 2003;

Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacteria which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.^[2]

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.^[3]

References

^ Komárek J, Kaštovský J, Mareš J, Johansen JR (2014). "Taxonomic classification of cyanoprokaryotes (cyanobacterial genera) 2014, using a polyphasic approach" (PDF). Preslia. 86: 295–335.
^ "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
^ "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.

[1] Komárek J, Kaštovský J, Mareš J, Johansen JR (2014). "Taxonomic classification of cyanoprokaryotes (cyanobacterial genera) 2014, using a polyphasic approach" (PDF). Preslia. 86: 295–335.

[Encyclopedia_of_Life:_Chroococcales-2] "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.

[Protist_Information_Server:_Chroococcales-3] "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.

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