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Blue-green Algae
Cyanophyta
Scytonema spp.

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Scytonema alatum, Scytonema archangelii, Scytonema coactile, Scytonema crispum, Scytonema mirabile, Scytonema myochrous, Scytonema tolypothricoides

Taxonomy and Scientific Profile: Cyanodb

Profile: false branches arise in pairs midway between heterocysts.

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

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