Query: NC_010296:5278081 Microcystis aeruginosa NIES-843, complete genome Lineage: Microcystis aeruginosa; Microcystis; Microcystaceae; Chroococcales; Cyanobacteria; Bacteria General Information: Toxic bloom-forming cyanobacterium. Microcystis aeruginosa is a common cyanobacterium which can form blooms from late summer to early autumn in nutrient-rich lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. This organism produces a hepatotoxin, microcystin, which can kill fish, birds, and farm animals. This toxin also causes skin irritation and gastrointestinal symptoms in humans.
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General Information: Isolation: Manganese ore; Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 28-37C. This organism is a sulfate-reducing anaerobic bacterium which has been isolated from a variety of environmental sources such as manganese ore, freshwater sediment, industrial wastewater, and oil reservoir production waters.