Microcystis
| Microcystis | |
|---|---|
| Microcystis aeruginosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Kingdom: | Bacillati |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteriota |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Chroococcales |
| Family: | Microcystaceae |
| Genus: | Kützing, 1833 |
| Species | |
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Many (see below) | |
Microcystis is a genus of freshwater cyanobacteria that includes the harmful algal bloom-forming Microcystis aeruginosa.[1]
Over the last few decades, cyanobacterial blooms caused by eutrophication have become a major environmental problem in aquatic ecosystems worldwide, and the most representative and harmful cyanobacteria is Microcystis.[1] Microcystis blooms have increased due to global climate change, spanning six continents and causing increased health risks to wildlife and humans.[2]
This article will address the conditions for the growth of Microcystis, physical characteristics, ecology, geographic distribution, and health risks of Microcystis.
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