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Green Algae

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Distinguishing Features: Bright green coloration

Morphological Shape: Both single cell and colonial

Size: 5-1,000 microns

Source of Energy: Photosynthesis; absorb nutrients from the water column

Reproduction: Sexual and clonal

Lookalikes: Fragments of aquatic plants that are also green

Most Common During: Mid-summer

Taxonomic Groups Observed in Seneca Lake:

  • Staurastrum 

  • Pediastrum

  • Trochiscia

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