Short note on Cynobacteria (pointwise)
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Cynobacteria
1. They are Prokaryotes.
2. Cynobacteria are gram negative photosynthetic organisms.
3. They are also known as Blue Green Algae.
4. They are classified variously under Cynophyceae and Myxophyceae.
5. The cell wall of Blue Green Algae is four layered.
6. They are invariably covered by Mucilaginous sheath.
7. They can convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium compounds.
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Cyanobacteria:
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• These are prokaryotic bacteria belongs to kingdom - Eubacteria.
• They are also known as blue green algae (BGA) because they are photosynthetic and aquatic.
• Cyanobacteria are important for nitrogen cycle as well as for the health and growth of many plants.
• These prokaryotes do not have nuclear membrane.
• They have ability to exist without vitamins.
•They use phosphorus, iron and other micronutrients, and ammonia or nitrate as a nitrogen supply.
• Some types of Cyanobacteria are filamentous and they don't need sunlight.
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