''Aphanocapsa'' is a genus of
cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ...
belonging to the family
Merismopediaceae
The Merismopediaceae are a family of cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which simila ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe, Asia (Bangladesh) and America.
Species:
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Aphanocapsa elachista''
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Aphanocapsa feldmannii''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q27438753
Synechococcales
Cyanobacteria genera