Class Cyanobacteria (Noun)
Meaning
Photosynthetic bacteria found in fresh and salt water, having chlorophyll a and phycobilins; once thought to be algae: blue-green algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The water's high nutrient levels allowed for a large bloom of class cyanobacteria, making it uninhabitable for many aquatic organisms.
- Researchers are studying the various strains of class cyanobacteria to develop more efficient methods for biofuel production.
- Despite being toxic to humans and animals, some species of class cyanobacteria play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems.
- In certain environments, class cyanobacteria are the primary producers of the food web due to their photosynthetic capabilities.
- Historically, class cyanobacteria were classified as algae due to their greenish-blue appearance, but further study revealed they were indeed bacteria.