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Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)

Spirulina Platensis Microscopy Sample under a microscope.

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a filamentous cyanobacterium. Filamentous microorganisms have cells that do not separate after cell division, forming elongated long threads or filaments.

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