Blue-green Algae, Anabaena, Lm #1
by Michael Abbey
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Blue-green Algae, Anabaena, Lm #1
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Michael Abbey
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Photograph - Photograph
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Light micrograph of filaments of Anabaena sp., a blue-green algae or cyanobacterium. Filaments of Anabaena are found on grass and in freshwater pools and sediments. Anabaena can form thick-walled cells called heterocysts that specialize in fixing nitrogen, an essential biological nutrient. Anabaena are used to increase soil fertility and crop yields. These algae also contain poisons that are dangerous to animals if eaten. 50x at 35mm.
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September 25th, 2018
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