Dolichospermum flos-aquae

**Definition:** A species in the genus Dolichospermum containing gas vacuoles that gives buoyancy to the organism. It was formerly classified under ANABAENA. It can form extensive blooms in FRESH WATER and is responsible for acute poisonings of various animals.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.280.283 - B03.440.475.100.283

**Synonyms:** - Anabaena flosaquae - Dolichospermum flosaquae - Anabaena flos-aquae