family nostocaceae

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Noun family nostocaceae has 1 sense

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:

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

Sample Sentences:

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

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