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Scientific Name: Microcystis robusta (H.W.Clark) Nygaard, 1925
Photo: naturalista_aquitileanus (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Chroococcales
Family: Microcystaceae
Description:
Microcystis robusta is a type of cyanobacteria characterized by spherical cells that cluster into colonies. These colonies vary in size and shape, often appearing as irregular masses. Each cell is relatively small, typically measuring between 3 and 8 micrometers in diameter, and is surrounded by a mucilaginous sheath that gives the colony a slimy texture. Commonly found in freshwater environments like lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, Microcystis robusta is known for its rapid proliferation under favorable conditions, forming blooms. While crucial to aquatic ecosystems, this species can produce toxins harmful to other organisms and potentially pose health risks to humans during bloom events.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Found in a shallow freshwater habitat.
Environment:
Freshwater
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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