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Blue-green Algae
Cyanophyta
Borzinema spp.

Borzinena spp. (aka Diplonema spp.)

Line Drawing Taxonomy and Scientific Profile: Cyanodb

Profile: dichotomous false branches arise below each heterocyst. somewhat radial in a mucilaginous layer.

Like nearly all blue-green algae, this genus may produce lipopolysaccharides capable of causing skin irritation and gastrointestinal distress.