Synechococcales

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Synechococcales
TEM of Prochlorococcus MED4 dividing
TEM of Prochlorococcus MED4 dividing
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Synechococcales
Families[1]

The Synechococcales are an order of cyanobacteria, with over 70 genera. It includes both filamentous and single-celled types.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Komárek J, Kaštovský J, Mareš J, Johansen JR (2014). "Taxonomic classification of cyanoprokaryotes (cyanobacterial genera) 2014, using a polyphasic approach" (PDF). Preslia. 86: 295–335.