Genome Streamlining, Plasticity, and Metabolic Versatility Distinguish Co-occurring Toxic and Nontoxic Cyanobacterial Strains of <i>Microcoleus</i>
Hwee Sze Tee, Susanna A. Wood, Keith Bouma‐Gregson, Gavin Lear, Kim M. Handley
Abstract
Microcoleus autumnalis , and closely related Microcoleus species, compose a geographically widespread group of freshwater benthic cyanobacteria. Canine deaths due to anatoxin-a poisoning, following exposure to toxic proliferations, have been reported globally.
Topics & Concepts
CyanobacteriaBiologyBenthic zoneBotanyEcologyBacteriaGeneticsAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsMarine and coastal ecosystemsMarine Toxins and Detection Methods