Pond algae

Guide to different pond alge types with pictures to help with pond algae idenfiication. Green algae, blue-green algae, filamentous, euglena, and chara.

Table of ContentsWhat gives objects their color?Why does red algae need blue light?Photosynthesis in deep watersDifferent pigments, different productsA Final WordSuggested Reading The light that reaches the bottom of the ocean isn’t the same as the white light that reaches plants on land. Photosynthetic algae evolved different pigments to harness the sun’s energy at the bottom of the ocean. These pigments are red, purple and brown, as opposed to the green algae that are seen on land

Es un hongo que produce un moho negro en vegetales, muy común en la lechuga, el tomate, la acelga y limón. Es una de las especies más corrientes del género Aspergillus. Su hábitat natural es el heno y el compostaje.

Did you know that string algae is a filamentous species that attaches to plants, hangs from rocks in waterfalls, or hangs on the surface of the water (which is referred to as Blanket Algae). The long strands tangle together and form thick mats that can double their weight within 24 hours! https://nualgiponds.com/how-to-get-rid-of-string-algae-in-your-pond/

Aspergillus flavus (fungus) Ecology & Pathogenicity; Found worldwide. Ubiquitous in nature and is the second most common cause of invasive aspergillosis next to Aspergillus fumigatus. Has been implicated in pulmonary, systemic, sinus, ear and other infections. Most widely reported food-borne fungus and can be found colonizing decaying vegetation, crops and seeds. Has also been implicated as both an insect and animal pathogen. (For a slightly more expanded description of pathogenicity, see...

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