Blue-green Algae
by Sinclair Stammers/science Photo Library
Title
Blue-green Algae
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Sinclair Stammers/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Computer enhanced light micrograph of Nostoc, a blue-green algae. Nostoc is a nitrogen-fixing algae which means it converts gaseous nitrogen into an organic form easily absorbed by plants. Innoculation of soils, particularly in rice culture, has greatly improved yields. It is a Filamentous organism forming chains of individual creatures. Aggregations of this algae form mucilaginous masses, which can be seen resting on the soil. Phase contrast. Mag: X`160 (at 35mm size).
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September 18th, 2018
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