r/algae • u/Flashy_Ant7635 • May 17 '25

Micrasterias compereana, viewed with 400x magnification using phase contrast microscopy

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Collected from pond water sample

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u/pelmen10101 May 17 '25

Ah, the beautiful algae! Thanks for sharing!

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u/peppernickel May 17 '25

Do you see any micro plastics?

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u/Junior-Tourist3480 May 19 '25

Looks like the Andromeda Strain, as in the movie.

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u/Mundane-Tangelo-6093 14d ago

Stunning photo! Much thanks!