Cyanobacterial unicells or small colonies attached to surfaces. Cells ovoid to irregularly shaped, blue-green, enveloped by a thin mucilaginous sheath. Organelles absent from the cells.
Xenococcus, Otago, X640. Photo: Otago Regional Council & Manaaki Whenua
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