Trichodesmium erythraeum
Trichodesmium erythraeum is a species of cyanobacteria that are unique in being visible to the naked eye. This species is also known as "sea sawdust". It was originally discovered in 1770 by Captain Cook off the coast of Australia.
| Trichodesmium erythraeum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Oscillatoriales |
| Family: | Microcoleaceae |
| Genus: | Trichodesmium |
| Species: | T. erythraeum |
| Binomial name | |
| Trichodesmium erythraeum Ehrenberg ex Gomont | |
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