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Anabaena Taxonomic Position Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum:    Cyanobacteria Class:       Cyanophyceae Order:      Nostocales Family:     Nostocaceae Genus:     Anabaena Occurrence Anabaena (Gr. Anabaniein=to arise) is a filamentous blue green alga. The genus contains both planktonic species and some that form coatings on other aquatic vegetation. A few species are endophytic and grow in cavities between the leaves of the water fern Azolla ...

Anabaena Occurrence: Anabaena is a class of filamentous cyanobacteria, or blue green growth. It found as microscopic fish. It is known for its nitrogen settling capacities. They shape cooperative associations with specific plants, for example, the mosquito plant. A few types of Anabaena are endophytes. They live in the underlying foundations of Cycas and Azolla Anabaena is found in a ...