Question

What is Microcystis sp.?

Answer 1

Microcystis species:

1. Microcystis is a genus of freshwater cyanobacteria that includes Microcystis aeruginosa, which causes hazardous algal blooms.
2. It can produce different types of toxins such as neurotoxins and hepatotoxins.
3. Microcystin and cyanopeptolin are examples of hepatotoxins.
4. They can be either toxin-producing or non-toxin-producing.