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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thesubfamily Phormidioideae —blue-green algae harvested forspirulina .
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Examples
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Arthrospira platenis (Spirulina) is a single celled micro-organism found in the sea and is widely used as a source of chlorophyll.
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010
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Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) (whole algae) (organic)
Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010
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