Iodine stained spirogyra algae Science Image

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Spirogyra algae. Light micrograph of filaments of the alga Spirogyra sp., stained with iodine and showing its characteristic spiral chloroplast. Spirogyra is a common alga in freshwater habitats, and under good conditions rapid growth can form blooms that can deprive other aquatic plants of nutrients. Magnification: x385 when printed 10cm wide.