Great Lakes Water Life Photo Gallery
Blue-green Algae
Cyanophyta
Schizothrix spp.

Cyanosite - Purdue University

Schizothrix fasciculata, Schizothrix friesii, Schizothrix fuscescens, Schizothrix lacustris, Schizothrix lardcea, Schizothrix muelleri, Schizothrix rivularis, Schizothrix tinctoria, Schizothrix vaginata

Taxonomy and Scientific Profile: Cyanodb

Profile: filaments with a definite sheath, branching at ends

Some species/strains may produce toxins (aplysiatoxin and lipopolysaccharides)

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