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cyanobacteria

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[ sahy-uh-noh-bak-teer-ee-uh, sahy-an-oh- ]

plural noun

singular cyanobacterium
  1. Microbiology. a widely distributed group of photosynthetic bacteria, occurring singly or in colonies in terrestrial and aquatic habitats: often mistakenly referred to as algae, especially when called by their most common misnomer, blue-green algae .


Cyanobacteria

2

[ sahy-uh-noh-bak-teer-ee-uh, sahy-an-oh- ]

noun

Microbiology.
  1. the phylum, or subkingdom, that comprises the cyanobacteria.

cyanobacteria

/ ˌɪəəʊæˈɪəɪə /

plural noun

  1. a group of photosynthetic bacteria (phylum Cyanobacteria ) containing a blue photosynthetic pigment Former nameblue-green algae
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of cyanobacteria1

First recorded in 1975–80; cyano- 1 + bacteria
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In cyanobacteria, the cell division cycle, the process through which one cell grows and divides into two new cells, acts as the 'carrier signal'.

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Blue-green algae, technically known as cyanobacteria, is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams.

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The blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, is a natural part of the ecosystem but can rapidly grow under certain conditions, including warm temperatures and calm water.

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Campaigners fear that breaches of trade effluent consents, sewage spills and agricultural pollution are combining to fuel the growth of toxic cyanobacteria at Lough Neagh.

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The bloom may be comprised of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, which produce microcystin, “a potent toxin that can irritate the skin and cause liver and kidney damage,” the National Aeronautics and Space Administration wrote.

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