Chroococcales
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Chroococcales | |
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Microcystis aeruginosa | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
Class: | Cyanophyceae |
Order: | Chroococcales von Wettstein von Westerheim |
Families[1] | |
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The Chroococcales (/ˌkroʊəˌkɒˈkeɪliːz/[2]) are an order of cyanobacteria in some classifications which includes the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[3] Molecular data indicate that Chroococcales may be polyphyletic, meaning its members may not all belong to the same clade or have the same common ancestor.[1]
Characteristics
The order is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. Also, a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures exists.[4]
References
- ^ a b 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". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
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