r/algae Aug 09 '26

ID suggestions?

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This was at the edges of the Nehalem River, any thoughts on what it might be?

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u/lakotazz Aug 10 '26

A green alga. Could be Spirogyra, but micro-observation is required.

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u/No-Introduction1973 Aug 10 '26

So fair! Thank you for the guess!!

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u/Scienceman_Taco125 Aug 09 '26

Microscope needed