Anabaena is a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria that exist as plankton. They are known for nitrogen-fixing abilities, and they form symbiotic relationships with certain plants, such as the mosquito fern.

Apr 9, 2024 · Anabaena is a filamentous cyanobacteria genus known for its nitrogen-fixing abilities and symbiotic relationships with certain plants, while also producing neurotoxins harmful to various …

Jul 23, 2025 · Anabaena is a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. These organisms are known for their nitrogen-fixing capabilities. They form long chains of cells called …

Note that planktic species with aerotopes, though once classified as Anabaena, have been reclassified; many belong to the genus Dolichospermum (some have been further reclassified; the genus …

Anabaena is a genus of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria that exist as plankton. The blue-green algae are symbiotic in nature but produce neurotoxins, which are detrimental to plants, wildlife, and even …

Anabaena, genus of nitrogen-fixing blue-green algae with beadlike or barrel-like cells and interspersed enlarged spores (heterocysts), found as plankton in shallow water and on moist soil. There are both …

Apr 22, 2015 · Anabaena cells are filamentous with solitary filaments and are in free clusters or in macroscopic mats. Cells are cylindrical, barrel-shaped, or spherical; shorter up to longer than wide …

Anabaena cells are usually arranged in filaments or chains and can be straight, spiralled, coiled or spring-like and often dscribed as "beaded" Filaments also have specialized cells called heterocysts …

Colony forming? No. Filamentous? Yes.

Anabaena is a genus of filamentous, nitrogen-fixing, photosynthetic cyanobacteria that are commonly found in freshwater environments. These bacteria are classified as Gram-negative and are …