Scytonema
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phyllum: Cyanobacteria – blue-green algae

Scytonema

Over 100 terrestrial and aquatic species of Scytonema are found, forming mats comprised of many dark filaments. Some species occur as lichen photobionts.

Microscope photograph below.


Scytonema


Scytonema

Microscope photograph
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Scytonema

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