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How would algae form in a sealed jar with two day old tap water?
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∙ 12y ago
Algae is everywhere water is - which is everywhere. The moment sterile water is exposed to the air you and I breathe, it has algae in it.
Most of these are various planktonic algaes called phytoplankton, which are microscopic - think bacteria. They grow and reproduce quickly when they have the conditions they need.
Tap water itself is surprisingly high in nutrients depending on where you are. In most places, there are so many nitrogen and phosphorous compounds in it that it is usually well over 10 times the normal, natural water-body (ponds, streams, lakes) level. This promotes the rapid growth of the algae cultures.
This is called an algal bloom. 2 days is still extremely fast - they must have had just the right amount of warmth and plenty of sunlight.
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