1.-Oscillatoria is a genus of cyanobacteria, formerly included in the division Cyanophyta, which together with the division Prochlorophyta formed a group of autotrophic prokaryotes.Prokaryotic algae before calls are most related, from a phylogenetic point of view with the bacteria to eukaryotic algae currently considered. For this reason is included within the phylum Cyanobacteria [1] of fotosinteticasa, of blue-green bacteria, which live in fresh water. It is a mobile body that slips in the oscillatory form; Hence its name. 60; br 62; 2-flickering v. intr.1 move Alternatively a body first to one side and then to the contrary from a position of equilibrium determined by a fixed point or an eje.2 vary in opposite directions and alternatively a quantity, intensity or a valor.3 vary in opposite directions and alternately mood or mindset of a person.
