Microcystis
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| Class | Cyanophyceae |
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| Scientific name | Microcystis |
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria |
| Order | Chroococcales |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Microcystaceae |
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| ID | 2994839 |
About Microcystis
Microcystis is a genus of freshwater cyanobacteria which includes the harmful algal bloom Microcystis aeruginosa. The cyanobacteria can produce neurotoxins and hepatotoxins, such as microcystin and cyanopeptolin.
