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Anabaena MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Anabaena
Tree Number(s)
B03.280.100
B03.440.475.100.100
B03.585.051
Unique ID
D017033
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017033
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope Note
A genus of CYANOBACTERIA consisting of trichomes that are untapered with conspicuous constrictions at cross-walls. A firm individual sheath is absent, but a soft covering is often present. Many species are known worldwide as major components of freshwater PLANKTON and also of many saline lakes. The species DOLICHOSPERMUM FLOS-AQUAE is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.
Previous Indexing
Algae (1966-1969)
Cyanobacteria (1970-1991)
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/05/30
Revision Date
2021/07/12
Anabaena Preferred
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