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Sourav PanDecember 5, 2024

Is nostoc an algae?

Is nostoc an algae?

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Sourav PanDecember 5, 2024

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Nostoc is not true algae. While it is commonly called blue-green algae due to its color and photosynthetic capacity, it is actually a cyanobacterium, which is a type of bacteria. Cyanobacteria are prokaryotes, unlike true algae, which are eukaryotic organisms.

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