Organisms

Oscillatoria

A genus of filamentous CYANOBACTERIA in the order Oscillatoriales. It is commonly found in freshwater environments, especially hot springs.

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Abstract

A genus of filamentous CYANOBACTERIA in the order Oscillatoriales. It is commonly found in freshwater environments, especially hot springs.

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15 allowable subheadings

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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History Note

2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Algae (1965-1968)
  • Cyanobacteria (1969-2007)

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  1. B03w.280.612w
  2. B03w.440w.475.100.612w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oscillatoria. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054300. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054300
  2. Oscillatoria. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscillatoria
  3. Oscillatoria. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q141259