genus trichodesmium (Meaning)

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genus trichodesmium (n)

a genus of blue-green algae

Synonyms & Antonyms of genus trichodesmium

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a genus of blue-green algae

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No antonyms found.

Genus Trichodesmium is a filamentous, nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium found in tropical and subtropical oceans.

The genus Trichodesmium is responsible for approximately 50% of the nitrogen fixed in the world's oceans.

Trichodesmium forms blooms that can be visible from space.

The blooms can cause discoloured water and produce toxins that can be harmful to fish and other marine life.