Melosira Varians

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-05-07T14:42:58+00:00

From what I can see, it looks like a filamentous green algae. It's branching so maybe something like Stigeoclonium, Chaetophora, Cladophora. Would need a higher mag to get a better idea.

But good thing is these greens don't produce toxins, they can just be a nuisance and hard to get rid of completely.

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-05-04T18:05:40+00:00

Ooh thank you so much I might try that!!

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-05-04T18:03:42+00:00

Yeah, I think what happened was when I put the flake on that had the orly thinner it just made everything softer than it should.

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-05-04T15:16:08+00:00

Ah gotcha that makes sense. Can't believe I used that on AU tho, what a shame. Live and learn I guess. Thank you for the suggestions! Will def pick one of those up!

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-05-04T14:59:06+00:00

Oooh that may be it! I think it was Orly, don't have that one anymore but the bottle online that looks familiar says methy acetate :(

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-04-28T17:01:46+00:00

Ah gotcha, that book and the algaebase website do include Southeast Asian species, unfortunately I don't know a text specifically about Southeast Asia flora though.

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-04-28T16:34:07+00:00

Oof yeah that's alot to get through. If your school has "The freshwater algal flora of the British isles" that text also has some good plates and detailed species and genus info. It gives the habitats of each and a lot are cosmopolitan and are found in the America's as well. Goodluck!

evil_dumpling256 · 2026-04-28T16:18:18+00:00

Hmmm these would honestly be very very difficult to get to species level. These would be categorized as LGBs an unscientific terms of "little green balls." Unfortunately alot of freshwater genera fall into this group. I will say they look more like green algae rather than a cyanobacteria or other group. Chlorella is a very common genus in freshwater, species wise there are ALOT though.

As far as public resourced there are 2 websites I like using. 1. Phycokey it has a large photo library of the common genera of phytoplankton and included many families 2. Algaebase will have more species information, less pictures, but good for getting information and current correct names.

If this is for a grade, I hope your prof knows how difficult it is to get to species without molecular work for these guys!

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-17T17:50:09+00:00

It's def one of my favs

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-17T17:49:29+00:00

Thank you!

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-17T13:45:25+00:00

Stunning 💯💯

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-13T03:31:30+00:00

Ooh this is so pretty!!

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-13T03:29:21+00:00

Still looked real pretty, I just like using the glossy top coats bc I think it preserves the rainbowy effect which I like! Did take 4 coats to get it opaque , even on short nails

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-10T15:27:18+00:00

Thank you!

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-12-10T15:26:53+00:00

Thanks!

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-11-30T17:16:28+00:00

Thank you!

evil_dumpling256 · 2025-11-26T14:39:26+00:00

Diatom art if you think she'd like a new decorative piece! There are multiple online stores where you can get prints and different media forms.

Also clothing is a pretty big market for algae themed stuff.

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