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| spi·ru·li·na [ spìrrə lnə, sprə lnə ] |
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nutritionally valuable microorganisms: cyanobacteria valued as a rich source of protein, containing vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants. Spirulina are grown in tanks and harvested to be made into nutritional supplements. Genus Spirulina.
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| [< modern Latin< Latin spirula "small spiral shell" < spira (see spire2)] |
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