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Related FAQs: Diatom
Algae, Marine Algae ID 1, Marine Algae ID 2, Marine Algae Control FAQs II, Marine Algaecide Use, Nutrient Limitation, Marine Algae Eaters, Culturing Macro-Algae; Controlling: BGA/Cyano, Red/Encrusting Algae, Green Algae, Brown/Diatom Algae,
Related Articles: Algae, Avoiding Algae Problems in Marine System,
Algae
Control, Marine Maintenance,
Nutrient Control and Export,
Marine Scavengers, Snails, Hermit
Crabs, Mithrax/Emerald
Green Crabs, Sea Urchins, Blennies, Algae
Filters, Ctenochaetus/Bristle Mouth
Tangs, Zebrasoma/Sailfin Tangs,
Skimmers, Skimmer Selection, Marine Algae, Coralline Algae, Green Algae, Brown
Algae, Blue-Green
"Algae"/(Cyanobacteria), Diatoms, Brown
Algae,
/The Conscientious Reef
Aquarist
Diatom Algae &
Scums
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A SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of
Biddulphia
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These are single celled (though some are colonial) silicate skeleton based
algae; only able to be certifiably identified via microscopic examination.
Macroscopically in reefs and aquariums they often resemble a gelatinous mass of
fine filaments; often glommed on to other algae and vascular plants.
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