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Microcystaceae
Microcystis aeruginosa
Scientific classification
Domain:	Bacteria
Phylum:	Cyanobacteria
Class:	Cyanophyceae
Order:	Chroococcales
Family:	Microcystaceae Elenkin
Genera
Cyanocomperia Hindák 2002 Microcystis Kützing ex Lemmermann 1907 Planctocyanocapsa Hindák 2002 Radiocystis Skuja 1948 Sphaerocavum Azevedo & Sant'Anna 2003

Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacteria which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.

Characteristics

The family is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. There is also a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures.

References

1. Komárek J, Kaštovský J, Mareš J, Johansen JR (2014). "Taxonomic classification of cyanoprokaryotes (cyanobacterial genera) 2014, using a polyphasic approach" (PDF). Preslia. 86: 295–335.
2. "Chroococcales". EOL. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
3. "Chroococcales". Digital Specimen Archives. Protist Information Server. Retrieved 24 June 2011.

• Chroococcales
• Cyanobacteria families