Review

Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) and thermalism

Volume: 34 Number: 2 June 12, 2017
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Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) and thermalism

Abstract

Besides biologically role in ecosystems, micro algae are important organisms since they can produce various compounds such as lipids, proteins, pigments and vitamins etc. Also, thermalism can be defined as therapeutic use of hot water springs. The biologically active compounds derived from thermal blue-green algae also play important role in SPA (Sanitas per aqua) treatments. In this study, we present an overview of literature describing the general characteristics of blue green algae which distribute in thermal springs and the history of geothermal springs which used for therapeutic purposes.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Review

Authors

İlknur Ak
CANAKKALE ONSEKIZ MART UNIV
Türkiye

Semra Cirik
EGE UNIV
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 12, 2017

Submission Date

November 22, 2016

Acceptance Date

February 21, 2017

Published in Issue

Year 2017 Volume: 34 Number: 2

APA
Ak, İ., & Cirik, S. (2017). Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) and thermalism. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 34(2), 227-233. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.2017.34.2.15

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