Chamaesiphonaceae

/ˌkæməˌsaɪfəˈneɪsi/ noun

A family of filamentous cyanobacteria characterized by their simple tubular structure and reproduction by means of small motile cells.

From the genus 'Chamaesiphon' plus the Latin suffix '-aceae' used in taxonomy to denote a family. Established as a formal taxonomic classification for primitive cyanobacteria.

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