Nature in the Ozarks: Algae

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Pond scum continues bubbling. The plot (pond?) thickens.

Anonymous said...: What makes it bubble?; 1:49 PM, January 13, 2008
Mary said...: That string algae is the clogger. When the temps fluctuate like they have been, I see it grow overnight. Another freeze would be good...; 2:11 PM, January 13, 2008
Anonymous said...: I love it! Wonderful photo!; 7:17 PM, January 13, 2008
Lana Gramlich said...: I think Swamp Thing's about to rise & come looking for you, bud! ;); 8:10 PM, January 13, 2008
Lisa at Greenbow said...: Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble are the spirits about to speak?; 8:12 PM, January 13, 2008
Marvin said...: Stacie: I don't really know. I'm assuming that the algae produces the bubbles to help it float and remain near the surface, but I don't know how. Google hasn't been much help.

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You're right, Mary. The algae wouldn't like ice on the pond.

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Thanks, Tom.

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Lana: Ya think?

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Lisa: Not until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill.; 4:25 AM, January 14, 2008
Tom said...: Hi I've certainly seen this before, in a pan on our cooker... Jane calls it dinner... her cooking is not her strong point. ;o); 1:21 PM, January 14, 2008
Marvin said...: Oh, Tom, don't look now, but I fear you're in trouble again -- ah, still.; 12:25 AM, January 15, 2008
lisa said...: I see The Black Lagoon....where's the Creature? ;-); 9:51 AM, January 16, 2008

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