Taxonomic Group: | Cyanobacteria |
Trophic Status: | Autotrophic |
Size Range: | N/A |
Key Characteristics: | Small, round prokaryotic (without a true nucleus) cells that contain chlorophyll-a as well as a variety of pigments such as phycoerythrin and phycocyanin; this category contains only solitary cells, not those found within chains or colonies; best viewed with epifluorescent light which highlights the pigments |
Confused With: | |
Toxin: | None known |
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