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Blue-green Algae
Cyanophyta
Aphanizomenon spp.

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae

Cyanosite - Purdue University

Taxonomy and Scientific Profile: Cyanodb

Profile: unbranched filaments lie parallel in bundles, usually forming macroscopic floating flakes. Individual filaments taper towards ends.

Some species/strains may produce toxins (anatoxins, saxitoxins, cylindrospermopsins, and lipopolysaccharides).

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