Plectonema
A form-genus of CYANOBACTERIA in the order Oscillatoriales. They are non-heterocystous but may carry out NITROGEN FIXATION under microaerobic conditions. Some smaller members have undergone transfer to the form-genus Leptolyngbya.
Year introduced: 2005
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Tree Number(s): B03.280.650, B03.440.475.100.650, B03.585.880
MeSH Unique ID: D046938
Registry Number: txid1183
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