Filamentous Algae

Filamentous Algae

▲ ▼ fiber-like filamentous algae

▲ ▼ fiber-like filamentous algae

▲ ▼ "pond scum" filamentous algae

▲ ▼ "pond scum" filamentous algae

Filamentous Algae, Moss, Pond Scum:

• green to brown cottony masses that float on water surfaces or attach to rock, wood & debris in the water
• made up of masses of fine green to brown filaments with no roots

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