ANABAENA
\ˈanɐbˌiːnə], \ˈanɐbˌiːnə], \ˈa_n_ɐ_b_ˌiː_n_ə]\
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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 Anabaena flos-aquae is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.
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