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Taken with 40x Zeiss Plan achromat lens and modified brightfield setup. Zeiss photomicroscope II 1.3 NA Abbe condenser. Sample in a well slide. Diatoma vulgaris or Diatoma hiemale?
the water at low tide looks in a disgusting state. Environment Agency have told me that it's decaying algae, Phaeocystis, NOT sewage. It's non poisonous, but is messy. You can download a document from the Environment Agency website about marine algae at www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-algae-advice-fo...
Basil needed a bath after his morning run.
Algae from pond water. Photo taken with Zeiss PMII scope 16x plan objective and Canon EOS 60D camera equipped with Zeiss 47 60 10 intermediate tube and Leitz 4x projection lens. Modified brighfield. May be Closterium
Enjoy the pretty soothing colors.... *drool*
Focus stack of 9 images. Oblique illumination, 10X lomo
This baby Snapper caught my wife’s attention, for she noticed a slight movement under some pond algae, and when it finally emerged, but still in murky water, she could make out the shape of the turtle. We waited until it reached a bit more of a clear section before photographing it. Upon reviewing the screen on the back of the camera, we noticed something attached or growing on the visible eye. It soon disappeared, so we could not further explore this concern, but when uploading the photos at home, the large screen distinctly depicted something not good—fungus, virus, infection, vitamin deficiency growth, etc. We sent the photos to a number of folks we know who might be able to shed some light on this; however, without an actual culture sample to test, or physically examine the tiny creature, their guess was as good as ours. In any event, we can only hope that this is not something permanent, affecting the vision.
We love seeing the variety of Snapping Turtles when visiting the many wetlands regions, and on this day, and once again, this quaint garden had a slew of different ones for us to admire. They were of varying sizes, from a 5-inch baby to a large, approximately 30-inch creature. It is fascinating to observe the way in which these gator like turtles lurk beneath the surface and move so slowly, yet deliberately, as they glide under the vegetation and/or debris above. Sitting motionless for the longest duration, while waiting for prey, is quite amazing. If you have never seen the lightening quick snapping attack, you will be in awe at such a sight. The powerful jaws can easily bite off a finger, or even a hand, for the larger ones, but unfortunately, in spite of warnings, some parents are so ignorant, and would actually try to touch the reptile in front of their little kids. We had informed several of them over time as to the potential danger involved if the wrong moment is occurs, and always try to alert children not to play with these critters. They may seem gentle, but can potentially be very dangerous . . .
Mother’s Day weekend was a great time to be at this enchanting garden, and, amazingly, the changes in new growth since our previous visit a week prior were simply astonishing. The recent trend of very warm weather had significantly influenced the rate of growth. We enjoyed the Saturday excursion so much that we ended up returning here again on Mother’s Day, also. Seeing the smiles and expressions of awe on the faces of the many visitors during this weekend was very rewarding, for it showed that they were truly having a wonderful time taking in all the beauty . . .
It is always nice to visit Buck Garden in the spring season, for signs of new arrivals, both in the wildlife and plant world, set the foundation for the oncoming months.
Situated in Far Hills in Somerset County of New Jersey, this hidden gem, nestled amongst hills and brooks, is like the proverbial Garden of Eden. Incorporating the natural landscape and creating a truly enchanting garden around it makes this place a MUST VISIT for anyone with a sense of appreciation for nature in a quiet way. Nothing pretentious, but so much can be seen and learned from each outing. The bucolic setting will put your heart and soul at ease, and quickly remove the stress of everyday life—at least, while you are there.
The vast collection of trees and plants is incredible, and the landscape architecture is attended to with such deep passion and care. Wildlife, such as birds, insects—wide variety of butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies--amphibians and reptiles can be seen regularly during the warmer seasons, and the pure air of life emanates throughout. The frogs and snapping turtles, in particular, are quite amazing, the latter often lurking under a layer of vegetation just beyond the surface of the water. Accordingly, the brooks and ponds are rich with activity and you don’t need to enjoy photography to appreciate the many wonders found in this bucolic landscape.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ALBUM FOR “LEONARD J. BUCK GARDEN.” YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT JUST HOW WONDERFUL A GARDEN THIS IS . . .
This algae is called coralline because it forms a hard calcium structure by accruing calcareous deposits within its cell walls.
See this picture www.flickr.com/photos/jrosenk/5035561928/ to get an idea of how these algae use a crustose form to adhere to the rock in the tidepools
Schmitz
salal leaf
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about 500u diam
parasitic algae are not the norm. The only species that is common in the United States is Cephaleuros virescens. It causes a disease called algal leaf spot - hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/algal-leaf-spot/
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Found in pond water.
Superdomain: Neomura
Domain: Eukaryota
(unranked) Bikonta
Subkingdom: Corticata
Kingdom: Chromalveolata
Superphylum: Heterokonta
Phylum: Ochrophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Subclass: Coscinodiscophycidae
Superorder: Coscinodiscanae
Order: Melosirales
Family: Melosiraceae
Genus: Melosira
I am trying to create a algae bloom with very minimal resources. On
the left is a old glass jar with some recently harvested algae from
our hot spring drain. On the right is a mixture of sugar and yeast
with some hot spring water which I am trying to generate CO2 with to
send over to the algae.
This evaporation pond was recently drained and refilled. I was there two weeks ago when the pumps were running. The water itself is pretty clear and you can see through it to the pond bottom. However, the surface is carrying a large bloom of algae.
The Coyote Hills are visble toward the east near the horizon.
Algae - Trentepohlia aurea v. polycarpa. This microscopic alga thrives on ocean salt spray and forms dense colonies on Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) along the Pacific coast. Despite its color, the species is actually a green alga. The chlorophyll pigment is masked by high levels of beta-carotene, the orange pigment found in carrots. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Moss Beach, San Mateo Co., Calif.
reflected light
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