Note: for strains where we have DNA barcodes we can be reasonably confident of identity, however for those not yet sequenced we rely on morphology
and the original identification, usually made by the depositor. Although CCAP makes every effort to ensure the correct taxonomic identity of strains, we cannot guarantee
that a strain is correctly identified at the species, genus or class levels. On this basis users are responsible for confirming the identity of the strain(s) they receive
from us on arrival before starting experiments.
For strain taxonomy we generally use AlgaeBase for algae and
Adl et al. (2019) for protists.
Attributes | |
Isolator | Ashhuby (2003) |
Collection Site | salt water lake Qabar-Onn Lake, South Libya |
Notes | isolated via dilution method; From Pandhal et al. 2008: "a highly halotolerant cyanobacterium... can adapt to large variances in salt concentration, and unlike halophiles, does not require salt for survival... Grows optimally in 3% NaCl" |
Axenicity Status | Bacteria and fungi present |
Area | Africa |
Country | Libya |
Environment | Hypersaline |
Extremophile | Halotolerant |
GMO | No |
Group | Cyanobacteria |
In Scope of Nagoya Protocol | No |
ABS Note | Collected pre Nagoya Protocol. No known Nagoya Protocol restrictions for this strain. |
Collection Date | 2003 |
Original Designation | BAA001 |
Pathogen | Not pathogenic: Hazard Class 1 |
Strain Maintenance Sheet | SM_MarineCyanobacteria.pdf |
Toxin Producer | Not Toxic / No Data |
Type Culture | No |
Taxonomy WoRMS ID |