Blue-Green Algae

Scientific Name: (Various Genera)

Distinguishing Characteristics:

•Algae that forms a skim on the surface that can be light green, dark green, blue or even white.

•Usually found in fertile ponds.

•Often has a foul, sulfur odor.
Blue-Green Algae taken by Graves Lovell

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