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Classification: |
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Originally classified as colorless Oscillatoria Leptothrix Kützing, 1843; only 1 of 112 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2013). Order Oscillatoriales; Family Oscillatoriaceae |
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Morphology: |
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Sheathed filamentous bacterium capable of oxidizing iron and manganese, usually has a dense coating of iron-colored precipitate in sheath. |
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Habitat: |
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Various freshwater saprobic (high dissolved organic material with chelated iron and manganese) habitats. |
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References: |
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Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 March 2013. |
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