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Aphanothece (Synechococcaceae)

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Diagnostic features

Large colonies of small spherical cells in a rubbery mucilaginous mass.  Differs from Aphanocapsa by dividing in the same plane in successive divisions (rather than in perpendicular planes).

[Aphanothece], Hayes Creek, X6. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua Image
Aphanothece, Hayes Creek, X6. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua
[Aphanothece], Hayes Creek, X640. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua Image
Aphanothece, Hayes Creek, X640. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua

Typical habitats

Few records, e.g. Lake Hayes outlet

Classification

Kingdom Bacteria
Phylum Cyanobacteria
Class Cyanophyceae
Order Chroococcales
Family Synechococcaceae
Common name Cyanobacteria