This week in aquatic science, I've learned more about algae than I thought I ever would. Some information included multiple different types of algae. First, I learned about Volvox. This algae forms in spheres of 500 or more cells which from a colony. It has two flagella and reproduces by daughter cells. This particular algae has a fishy odor and causes blooms during the summer, resulting in damage to gills of young fish.
Straurastrum is an algae that has a grassy odor. This algae has spike projectiles that increases its surface area, allowing it to float more easily.
Anabaena is and algae that has a pig pen odor. This algae is toxic, damages animals, and is associated with skin rashes. Anabaena is an algae that signals that the water quality is poor.
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