trichodesmium

• Genre de cyanobactéries filamenteuses, souvent présentes dans les eaux tropicales de l'océan ouvert, formant de grandes colonies et jouant un rôle important dans la fixation du carbone et de l'azote.

A genus of filamentous cyanobacteria commonly found in tropical open-ocean waters, known for forming large colonies and playing a significant role in carbon and nitrogen fixation.

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   A genus of filamentous cyanobacteria commonly found in tropical and subtropical ocean waters, known for its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen.

   Trichodesmium

   • Trichodesmium blooms can be seen from space as large turquoise patches in the ocean.
   • These bacteria play a crucial role in the marine nitrogen cycle by converting nitrogen gas into a usable form.
   • Scientists study Trichodesmium to understand its impact on carbon sequestration in the ocean.