RedTide Alga [Haminella oryzae]
Description
Haminella oryzae, commonly known as the RedTide Alga, is a marine species belonging to the genus Haminella. It is a free-living photosynthetic bacterium that is found in various marine environments, particularly in areas with high nutrient concentrations. This species is known for its ability to cause red tides, a phenomenon in which the water appears to be red due to a high concentration of the bacteria. It is a unicellular organism with a spherical shape and a diameter of about 2 to 3 micrometers. The RedTide Alga is capable of both photosynthesis and heterotrophic growth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Haminoeids
Haminoeidae
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| Genus |
Haminella
Haminella
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