Organisms

Anabaena

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 DOLICHOSPERMUM FLOS-AQUAE is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.

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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 DOLICHOSPERMUM FLOS-AQUAE is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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  • Algae (1966-1969)
  • Cyanobacteria (1970-1991)

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  1. B03w.280.100w
  2. B03w.440w.475.100.100w
  3. B03w.585.051w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anabaena. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017033. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017033
  2. Anabaena. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabaena
  3. Anabaena. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133353