Cyanobacteria - Importance
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Description:
Cyanobacteria play several useful roles. Some of the important roles played by cyanobacteria are −
They are one of the early colonizers of bare and barren areas. They provide suitable conditions for the growth of other organisms.
They function as food to several aquatic animals. For example, Spirulina is regularly collected for human consumption in parts of Africa.
Some special cyanobacteria have the ability of nitrogen fixation.
Is used for the production of antibiotics.
Some species like Anabaena do not allow mosquito larvae to grow nearby.
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