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Cyanophora

Medical Definition: A genus of primitive ALGAE in the family Cyanophoraceae, class Glaucocystophyceae. They contain pigmented prokaryotic endosymbionts called cyanelles, which have characteristics of both CYANOBACTERIA and CHLOROPLASTS.
Guide Notes: do not confuse CYANOPHORA with the group CYANOBACTERIA
Also Called: Cyanophora paradoxa
Previously Indexed: Algae (1989-2003),Cyanobacteria (1980-1988)

Cyanophora Medical Definitions and Terms

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