noun
- Plural of anabaena; a genus of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) commonly found in freshwater environments.
Usage: scientific/technical term; biology
Examples
- Anabaenas are often responsible for harmful algal blooms in lakes and ponds.
- The researcher identified several species of anabaenas under the microscope.
- Anabaenas can fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, making them important in aquatic ecosystems.
- Water quality tests revealed high concentrations of anabaenas in the reservoir.