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Aphanizomenon

Detailed Description

Aphanizomenon is a type of cyanobacteria often found in freshwater. Under the right conditions, it can form thick blooms. Among its different species, Aphanizomenon flosaquae is the most common in toxic cyanobacteria blooms.

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