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oscillatoriaceae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun oscillatoriaceae has 1 sense
  1. Oscillatoriaceae, family Oscillatoriaceae - blue green algae
    --1 is a kind of bacteria family
    --1 is a member of class Cyanobacteria, Cyanophyceae, class Cyanophyceae
    --1 has members: genus Trichodesmium

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Oscillatoriaceae

Definition: Oscillatoriaceae is a family of filamentous cyanobacteria that are commonly found in aquatic environments. They are characterized by their oscillating or gliding movement.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A family of filamentous cyanobacteria.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: Oscillatoriaceae are often dominant in freshwater ecosystems, forming slimy green or brownish mats on rocks, submerged plants, or other surfaces.

Example sentence: The abundance of Oscillatoriaceae in the lake is an indicator of good water quality.

Usage 2:

Noun: Scientists are studying the genetic diversity within the Oscillatoriaceae family to better understand their ecological roles.

Example sentence: The researchers found several new species of Oscillatoriaceae during their expedition to the remote tropical rainforest.

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