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family nostocaceae
 

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Noun family nostocaceae has 1 sense
  1. Nostocaceae, family Nostocaceae - blue-green algae
    --1 is a kind of bacteria family
    --1 is a member of class Cyanobacteria, Cyanophyceae, class Cyanophyceae
    --1 has members: genus Nostoc

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Family Nostocaceae

The family Nostocaceae is a group of filamentous cyanobacteria that are commonly found in freshwater and terrestrial habitats. They are characterized by their slimy appearance and ability to perform nitrogen fixation.

Definitions:

  1. Noun: A family of filamentous cyanobacteria found in freshwater and terrestrial habitats.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The family Nostocaceae plays a crucial role in nitrogen fixation in freshwater ecosystems.
  2. Nostocaceae colonies often form slimy mats on surfaces of rocks and soils.

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