Species: Microcystis ichthyoblabe
English Name: Microcystis ichthyoblabe
Chinese Name: 魚害微囊藻
Family: Microcystaceae
Description:
A species of cyanobacterium, that forms and grows waterblooms in mesotrophic and eutrophic waters. These species includes very toxic and non toxic strains. And the waterblooms form can be very poisonous at times, particularly during growth phase of bloom.
© 2007 National Museum of Nature and Science
© 2007 National Museum of Nature and Science
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References:
-Qiu Yi Jian, Ung Wai Kin, and Kong Yi Jun, 2011. Atlas of Common Harmful Freshwater Algae in Macao. Macau University of Science and Technology Publishing.
-Sabour, Brahim, Loudiki, Mohammed, et. al. 2001. Toxicology of a Microcystis ichthyoblabe waterbloom from Lake Oued Mellah (Morocco). PubMed.