Description of Pseudanabaena sp. #3
Isolated from the Arizona Canal above the Cross-Connect (R12)
bulletTrichome single, not forming a thallus
bulletTrichomes are dark blue-green to brown/dark-red in color
bulletCells distinctly placed from one another with conspicuous constrictions at crosswalls
bulletCylindrical cells nearly quadrate (2-4 µm long)
bulletCells often barrel-shaped with rounded or oval ends
bulletTrichomes range from 2-3 µm in diameter
bulletSheath absent
bulletExhibit creeping movements

Pseudanabaena-1257-3



  Pseudanabaena sp. #3 
(R12 MIB Producer)

(cell length 2-4 µm; width 2-3 µm)
Pseudanabaena-1257-1
  Pseudanabaena sp. #3 
(R12 MIB Producer)

Pseudanabaena-1257-2





  Pseudanabaena sp. #3 
(R12 MIB Producer)