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Blue-green Algae
Cyanophyta
Rhabdoderma spp.

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Rhabdoderma gorskii, Rhabdoderma irregulare, Rhabdoderma lineare, Rhabdoderma sigmoidea

Taxonomy and Scientific Profile: Cyanodb

Profile: many reniform or vermiform cells (length more than 10x width) in a copious mucilage

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

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