Nostoc commune var. sphaeroides
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| Nostoc commune var. sphaeroides | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Nostocales |
| Family: | Nostocaceae |
| Genus: | Nostoc |
| Species: | |
| Variety: | N. c. var. sphaeroides |
| Trinomial name | |
| Nostoc commune var. sphaeroides | |
Nostoc commune var. sphaeroides is an edible cyanobacterium[1] found in diverse habitats such as lakes and rivers. It is used as a food and nutritional supplement and has reputed pharmaceutical properties.[2]