Heterosigma akashiwo
Heterosigma akashiwo is a microscopic alga of the class Raphidophyceae. It is a swimming marine alga that episodically forms toxic surface aggregations known as harmful algal bloom. The species name akashiwo is from the Japanese for "red tide".
Synonyms include Olisthodiscus luteus (Hulburt 1965), and Entomosigma akashiwo (Hada 1967).H. akashiwo and H. inlandica have been recognized as two species of Heterosigma. However, Hara and Chihara (1987) described both specimens as one species, validly describing them as H. akashiwo.
Description
H. akashiwo cells are relatively small, ranging in size from 18 to 34 μm in diameter. They appear golden brown, and appear in clusters. Morphology is highly variable, but does not appear to vary significantly between locations. One culture may contain flat or round individual cells. Molecular techniques for identification (including quantitative PCR) are preferred over traditional microscope fixing, which may lyse the cells.
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Hetero Scum
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My red juice in my veins
My blood travels fast
My blood rushes through me
When I need you
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My veins turn into molten mud
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turning in to the ??????????
I was made long ago
My blood makes me remember
I was made out of mud
My red juice makes me remember
When I need you
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My veins turn into molten mud
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When I need you
My blood goes faster
My veins turn into molten mud
I'm turning in, turning in to
turning in to the ??????????
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E> I'm a jellyfish!
E> Burst balloon!
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E> Burst balloon!
E> Half of me,