Zygnemaceae (family)

Silkweed (A freshwater algae) at Cotter River, ACT

Zygnemaceae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Aug 2016
Zygnemaceae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Aug 2016
Zygnemaceae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Aug 2016
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Identification history

Zygnemaceae (family) 2 Sep 2016 MichaelMulvaney
Zygnemaceae (family) 28 Aug 2016 KenT

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This was in a temporary pool adjacent to Condor Creek. Under the microscope the green filaments seemed to be of one species (Zygnema? - image 2) there were also a few diatoms present (image 3) and some motile green algae that would not stop for a picture

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 26 Aug 2016 12:52 PM Recorded on
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