Spirulina major is a species of cyanobacteria in the family Spirulinaceae.[2][1] It's found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and sparsely on the shores of South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India.[3]
| Spirulina major | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Spirulinales |
| Family: | Spirulinaceae |
| Genus: | Spirulina |
| Species: | S. major
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| Binomial name | |
| Spirulina major | |
Uses
editLike other species of spirulina, Spirulina Major can be used as a highly nutritional food. Native cultures in Mexico and Africa in particular have used spirulina as a source of protein, especially for athletes.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont, 1892". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Spirulina major". NCBI. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont, 1892 - Ocean Biodiversity Information System". obis.org. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Pint, John (2018-12-21). "Spirulina, or 'Aztec cheese,' is Mexico's pre-Hispanic superfood". Mexico News Daily. Retrieved 2023-11-17.