| Microcystaceae | |
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| Microcystis aeruginosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Subkingdom: | Eubacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Order: | Chroococcales |
| Family: |
Microcystaceae Elenkin |
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Microcystaceae is family of cyanobacterial life which contains the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa.
The family is characterized by single, floating cells or colonies which are embedded to a matrix. There is also a lack of differentiation between apical and basal structures.