trichodesmium

• Gênero de cianobactérias filamentosas que ocorrem geralmente em águas tropicais do oceano aberto, conhecidas por formar grandes colônias e por desempenhar um papel importante na fixação de carbono e nitrogênio.

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.

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   • 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.