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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within theorder Oscillatoriales — a type ofcyanobacteria . - proper noun A taxonomic
suborder within theorder Spirulida — certain molluscs, with only Spirula spirula being extant.
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Examples
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I found the cutest plant the other day and it's called a Spirulina I think.
little spring plants 2006
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The lakes are devoid of macrophytic vegetation, but are very productive in terms of algae, with blue-green algae (Cyanophyta) such as Spirulina spp. dominating the saline waters.
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Raw Spirulina Superfood snacks - so delicious made with dates, bananas and spirulina kids love them for their natural sweetness
Laura Klein: Hitting The Road? How To Eat Healthy Laura Klein 2011
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Raw Spirulina Superfood snacks - so delicious made with dates, bananas and spirulina kids love them for their natural sweetness
Laura Klein: Hitting The Road? How To Eat Healthy Laura Klein 2011
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Spirulina and chlorella were also used heavily by the Russians after the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster.
Dr. James P. Blumenthal: Healthy Tips For Protecting Your Body From Radiation And Nuclear Fallout Dr. James P. Blumenthal 2011
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Raw Spirulina Superfood snacks - so delicious made with dates, bananas and spirulina kids love them for their natural sweetness
Laura Klein: Hitting The Road? How To Eat Healthy Laura Klein 2011
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Micro Algae (Chlorella and Spirulina) - AVOID - Increases production of cytokine TNF-a.
A long season begins -- and we don't mean football (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009
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Spirulina and chlorella were also used heavily by the Russians after the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster.
Dr. James P. Blumenthal: Healthy Tips For Protecting Your Body From Radiation And Nuclear Fallout Dr. James P. Blumenthal 2011
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Spirulina can also help with those “in between meal” cravings and helps give me the energy boost to get from the office to the gym in the afternoons as my caffiene high wears off!
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Spirulina consists of plant proteins that contain chlorophyll, beta-carotene, protein, antioxidants, B-complex vitamins, and all the essential fatty acids.
Rinnavation Lisa Rinna 2009
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