Spirogyra algae Science Image

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Spirogyra algae. Light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. strands, a freshwater alga, showing its characteristic spiral chloroplast. Spirogyra is a common alga in freshwater habitats and under favourable conditions can grow rapidly forming a bloom that can deprive other aquatic plants of nutrients. Magnification: x385 when printed 10cm wide.