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Scientific Name: Anabaena spiroides Klebahn 1895
Phytoplankton : Anabaena spiroides

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Classification:
Description:
Anabaena spiroides is a filamentous cyanobacterium with cylindrical cells that form spiral trichomes. It includes specialized heterocysts for nitrogen fixation and larger akinetes for survival in unfavorable conditions. Typically blue-green in color, this species is found in freshwater environments and contributes to primary production and nutrient cycling through photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
These organisms are commonly found in freshwater habitats.
Environment:
Freshwater
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Other Information