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Description
In general, most microorganisms are too small to be seen with the naked eye.However, these tufts of filamentous cyanobacteria form large accumulations ofindividual microscopic cells that are visible. Cyanobacteria often form largeaggregations that produce toxins and are detrimental to marine organisms andhumans, collectively called harmful algal blooms.
Credit
Twilight Zone Expedition Team 2007, NOAA-OE
Display Date
2007 May 25
Location
Caribbean Sea, Cayman Islands
Collection
Coral Kingdom
Keywords
Coral Reefs