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Learn About Cyanobacteria

Scientific glossary and classroom-ready teaching resources for students, educators, and researchers.

Scientific Glossary

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Metagenomics

/MET-uh-juh-NOH-miks/

The study of genetic material from all organisms in an environment.

Phycobiliproteins

/FYE-koh-BY-luh-PRO-teenz/

Pigments that help cyanobacteria capture light energy.

Pigments

/PIG-ments/

Colored molecules that help organisms absorb light or protect from sunlight.

Microbial Mat

/my-KROH-bee-uhl mat/

A layered community of microorganisms growing together on a surface.

Photoautotroph

/FOH-toh-AW-toh-trof/

An organism that uses sunlight to make its own food.

Nitrogen Fixation

/NY-troh-jen fik-SAY-shun/

The process of converting nitrogen gas from the air into a form organisms can use.

Teaching Resources

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