anabaena

/ˌænəˈbiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of filamentous cyanobacteria, particularly those that form symbiotic relationships with certain species of algae.

“The anabaena bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle in aquatic ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • blue-green algae
  • cyanobacterium

Antonyms

  • photosynthetic plant