Anabaena - ț̢
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 ANABAENA FLOS-AQUAE is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.
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Anabaena cylindrica - ț̢
A species in the genus ANABAENA whose trichomes are composed of cylindrical cells.
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Anabaena flos-aquae - ț̢
A species in the genus ANABAENA containing gas vacuoles that gives buoyancy to the organism. It can form extensive blooms in FRESH WATER and is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.
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Anabaena variabilis - ț̢
A species of ANABAENA that can form SPORES called akinetes.
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Anabasine - ț̢
A piperidine botanical insecticide.