Water Net Algae

Scientific Name: Hydrodictyon spp.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
•Filaments joined to form net-like shaped colonies; when water squeezed out, appears like a fish net or hair net.
•Usually found in relatively high alkaline water.
•Forms thick floating mats on surface that are light to medium green.
Hydrodictyon spp. taken by Graves Lovell

Hydrodictyon spp. taken by Graves Lovell
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