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Blue-green Algae
Cyanophyta
Dicothrix spp.

Dichothrix spp.

Napier University

Taxonomy and Scientific Profile: Cyanodb

Profile: tapering, freely branching filaments. basal portion of branches inclosed for some distance within the sheath of the primary filament

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

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