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OAS datatype Detail for Synechococcus
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| Term: | Synechococcus |
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| Definition: | Synechococcus (from the Greek synechos (in succession) and the Greek kokkos (berry)) is a unicellular cyanobacterium that is very widespread in the marine environment. Its size varies from 0.8 to 1.5 micrometer. The photosynthetic coccoid cells are preferentially found in well-lit surface waters where it can be very abundant (generally 1,000 to 200,000 cells per milliliter). Many freshwater species of Synechococcus have also been described. |
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| Keydate: | 2012-05-14 16:09:22+00 |
| Editdate: | 2012-05-14 16:09:22+00 |