Cyanophora is a genus of glaucophytes, a group of rare but evolutionarily significant freshwater microalgae.

[2] It includes the following species:[2] These species are differentiated based on cell shape, number and position of cyanelles, and molecular data.

[2] The species Cyanophora paradoxa is well-studied as a model organism.

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