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Microalgae : microalgae

Effective 29 July 2019

Preferred Term: microalgae

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Definition:

Single cell microorganisms that are generally green algae or cyanobacteria (formerly blue green algae).
Common species used for human consumption and human therapeutics are: Arthrospira platensis, Arthrospira maxima (previously Spirulina platensis and Spirulina maximua) and Chlorella spp.