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Anacystis spp. Anacystis montana, A. montana f. minor, A. thermalis (aka Aphanothece thermalis) Taxonomy: Revised Taxonomy: Profile: Many-celled aggregates crowded in a globular mucilage. Sheath with layers. Like nearly all blue-green algae, this genus may produce lipopolysaccharidescapable of causing skin irritation and gastrointestinal distress. D - A. montana f. minor is a dominant member of the spring phytoplankton assemblage of Lakes Superior and Erie. |
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