Biology:Chroococcales

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Short description: Order of bacteria

Chroococcales
Microcystis aeruginosa.jpeg
Microcystis aeruginosa
Scientific classification e
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Chroococcales
von Wettstein von Westerheim
Families[1]

The Chroococcales (/ˌkrəˌkɒˈklz/[2]) are an order of cyanobacteria in some classifications which includes the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.[3] Molecular data indicate that Chroococcales may be polyphyletic, meaning its members may not all belong to the same clade or have the same common ancestor.[1]

Characteristics

The order is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. Also, a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures exists.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3488765 entry