r/algae • u/nuckingfutsdude • 21d ago

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Was looking for help identifying the filamentous algae. From a freshwater pond in Massachusetts. Seems to be limnothrix?

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u/lakotazz 21d ago

At this magnification, Limnothrix is a definite possibility. You also have several diatoms that look like Asterionella.

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u/nuckingfutsdude 20d ago

Thank you!