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AnabaenaGenus of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Found as plankton in shallow water and on moist soil, they occur in both solitary and colonial forms and are capable of nitrogen fixation. In northern latitudes in summer, extensive growth of Anabaena may form water blooms that remain suspended instead of forming a surface scum. A toxic substance produced is fatal to cattle and other animals if present in drinking water in sufficient concentration. Anabaena [‚an·ə′bēn·ə] (botany) A genus of blue-green algae in the class Cyanophycaea; members fix atmospheric nitrogen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Odoriferous blue-green algae known as Anabaena have invaded the
water system. The cyanobacterial genera
most often associated with toxicity are Anabaena, Aphanizomenon,
Cylindrospermotbsis, Lyngbya, Microcystis, Nodularia, and Planktothrix
(Carmichael 1997; Codd et al. A strain of blue-green algae known as Anabaena produces the smelly
compound, which is harmless and common to water systems all over the
world, the DWP reported. |
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