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Merismopedia

Merismopedia is a cyanobacterium in which cell division always occurs along two axes, which results in groups of 4 cells within the colony.

Genus: Merismopedia

Cyanobacteria (blue green algae)

Merismopedia is a cyanobacterium in which cell division always occurs along two axes, which results in groups of 4 cells within the colony. In calm waters, Merismopedia colonies can grow to hundreds of cells.