In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Cyanobacteria 2. Morphology of Cyanobacteria 3. Cell Structure 4. Heterocyst 5. Reproduction. Occurrence of Cyanobacteria: Cyanobacteria or blue green algae are the one of most successful auÂtotrophic organisms on earth which have mastered all types of environments— fresh water, sea water, salt marshes, moist rocks, tree trunks, moist soils, hot [...]
The following points highlight the nine Importance of Cyanobacteria. 1. They are one of the early colonizers of bare and barren areas. They provide suitable conditions for the growth of other organisms even in the most hostile environment. 2. Blue green algae function as food to several aquatic animals. Spirulina is regularly collected for human consumption in parts of Africa. [...]
The following points highlight the seven main components of Bacteria Cell. The components are: 1. Cell Envelope 2. Cytoplasm 3. Nucleoid 4. Plasmids 5. Inclusion Bodies 6. Flagella 7. Pili and Fimbriae. Component # 1. Cell Envelope: It is the outer covering of protoplasm of bacterial cell. Cell envelope consists of 3 components— glycocalyx, cell wall and cell membrane. (i) [...]