Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135789377
Author: Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 15, Problem 2A
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The season in which, cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa is the most toxic.
Introduction:
Microcystis aeruginosa is a bacterium found in freshwater. These cyanobacteria produce peptide hepatotoxins (cyanopeptolin and microcystin) and neurotoxins. Microcystis aeruginosa are increasing around the world due to increasing temperature, thus causing health issues to animals.
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