Lyngbya majuscula: Difference between revisions
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Often found in coastal tropical and subtropical marine and estuarine enviornments worldwide. Found in many areas of Florida. Known to contain chemicals that have a range of biological effects, like the eye and skin irritation. Lyngbya induced dermatitis has occured. | Often found in coastal tropical and subtropical marine and estuarine enviornments worldwide. Found in many areas of Florida. | ||
Known to contain chemicals that have a range of biological effects, like the eye and skin irritation. Lyngbya induced dermatitis has occured. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 24 November 2022
Lyngbya Majuscula
Species
Bacteria (Domain); Cyanobacteria (Phylum); Cyanophyceae (Class); Oscillatoriales (order); Oscillatoriaceae (family); Lyngbya (Genus). Lyngbya Majuscula
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NCBI: [1] |
Genus species
Description and Significance
Lyngbya majuscula, referred to as "mermaids hair" is an unbranched filamentous cyanobacterium that is often found in coastal tropical and subtropical marine and estuarine environments worldwide. Very important to the coral reef ecosystems, impacts the health of many other organisms. 35% of all cyanobacteria natural products derive from lyngbya majuscula.
Genome Structure
Lack of genomic information, and their close associations with heterotrophic bacteria and other cyanobacteria.
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Reproduce asexually. Filaments break apart and each cell forms a new filament. The mat grow around atolls, salt marshes, or fresh water.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Often found in coastal tropical and subtropical marine and estuarine enviornments worldwide. Found in many areas of Florida. Known to contain chemicals that have a range of biological effects, like the eye and skin irritation. Lyngbya induced dermatitis has occured.
References
Author
Page authored by Anna Smith, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.
