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Spirulina - Definition, Glossary, Details - Oilgae


Spirulina

A type of Blue-green Algae often fed to both saltwater and freshwater fish. Contains pigments that enhance blues and greens in fish - Source

A type of aquatic algae that is also known as blue-green algae. Because it is a prime source of chlorophyll, spirulina is ideal for combating one of life's most bothersome complaints, bad breath - Source

Spirulina is the common name for human and animal food supplements produced primarily from two species of cyanobacteria: Arthrospira platensis, and Arthrospira maxima. These and other Arthrospira species were once classified in the genus Spirulina - Source

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What Is Spirulina: Spirulina is a blue-green algae. It is a simple, one-celled form of algae that thrives in warm, alkaline fresh-water bodies. The name spirulina is derived from the Latin word for helix or spiral; denoting the physical configuration of the organism when it forms swirling, microscopic strands.


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