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Cyanophora
| Definition: |
A genus of primitive ALGAE in the family Cyanophoraceae, class Glaucocystophyceae. They contain pigmented prokaryotic endosymbionts called cyanelles, which have characteristics of both CYANOBACTERIA and CHLOROPLASTS. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse CYANOPHORA with the group CYANOBACTERIA |
| Also Called: |
Cyanophora paradoxa |
| Previously Indexed: |
Algae (1989-2003),Cyanobacteria (1980-1988) |
Cyanophora Definitions and Terms
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