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Anabaena birgei

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About

Anabaena birgei is a freshwater cyanobacterium in the family Nostocaceae, forming chains of vegetative cells interspersed with heterocysts that fix atmospheric nitrogen. It is planktonic in lakes and ponds, contributing to nitrogen input in oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater systems. Named after the limnologist Edward Asahel Birge, it is found in Northern Hemisphere temperate lakes.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum
Cyanobacteria (Siyanobakteri)
Class
Cyanobacteriia
Order
Cyanobacteriales
Family
Nostocaceae
Genus
Anabaena
Species
Anabaena birgei ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Anabaena birgei. It belongs to the genus Anabaena.
Where does live?
is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Anabaena birgei) belongs to the genus Anabaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Nostocaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Anabaena birgei) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Anabaena include , , , , .

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Anabaena — 20 Species

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Anabaena aequalis
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Anabaena circinalis
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Anabaena cylindrica
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Anabaena elliptica
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Anabaena hieronymii
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Anabaena lcylindrica
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Anabaena levanderi
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Anabaena menderi
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Anabaena oscillarioides
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Anabaena miniata
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Anabaena thermophila
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Anabaena poulseniana
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Anabaena birgei
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Anabaena catenula
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Anabaena lapponica
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Anabaena inaequalis
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Anabaena echinospora
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Anabaena baltica
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Anabaena minutissima
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Anabaena lohammarii
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