Batrachospermum helminthosum

Description

an alga that grow on pond snails 

(in the Batrachospermaceae family)

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Specimen should be confirmed by expert before submitting record

Habitat

aquatic

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Species profile

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Algae
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
17/05/2024 (Hamzaoui, Uta)
Last record:
17/05/2024 (Hamzaoui, Uta)

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