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Scientific Name: Spirulina platensis Gomont, 1892
Photo: ricard_cheney (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Oscillatoriales
Family: Microcoleaceae
Description:
Spirulina platensis is a filamentous cyanobacterium found in alkaline freshwater environments, especially in warm, tropical regions. It appears as long, spiral-shaped strands composed of multicellular trichomes. Each cell is small, typically ranging from 0.5 to 1 μm in diameter, with a cylindrical shape and rounded ends. The cell wall is thin and flexible, contributing to its filamentous structure. Spirulina platensis is known for its blue-green coloration, attributed to the presence of phycocyanin and chlorophyll pigments. Reproduction primarily occurs through the fragmentation of trichomes.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
They are associated with freshwater habitats.
Environment:
Freshwater, Marine
Comments:
Due to its nutrient-rich content, extended shelf life, convenient incorporation in powdered supplements, and such other health benefits, it is easy to understand why NASA select Spirulina as an excellent dietary addition for their astronauts.
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