Anabaena
A genus of CYANOBACTERIA consisting of trichomes that are untapered with conspicuous constrictions at cross-walls. A firm individual sheath is absent, but a soft covering is often present. Many species are known worldwide as major components of freshwater PLANKTON and also of many saline lakes. The species DOLICHOSPERMUM FLOS-AQUAE is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.
Year introduced: 1992
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Tree Number(s): B03.280.100, B03.440.475.100.100, B03.585.051
MeSH Unique ID: D017033
Registry Number: txid1163
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