*Microcystis aeruginosa*is a cyanobacteria that is typically found in freshwater

*Microcystis aeruginosa*

Cyanobacteria are a phylum of bacteria that contain chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis. They have been postulated to play a role in the switch to the primarily oxygen-rich atmosphere we have today which is a switch that happened millions of years ago.

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Phototrophic bacteria use sunlight as their energy source. Phototrophic bacteria consist of many groups: 
- Purple and Green bacteria
- Cyanobacteria

Phototrophic Bacteria

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Cyanobacteria

Purple and green bacteria are phototrophic bacteria that utilize bacteriochlorophyll to perform photosynthesis. They are also responsible for the pigment of these bacteria. They also have carotenoids to absorb different wavelengths of light and changes their colors. 

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