Algae and Phycology

Algae is biotic, meaning it is a living organism that plays a role in various ecosystems. Algae can be found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, contributing to photosynthesis and serving as a food source for many organisms.

Golden algae are typically autotrophs, meaning they can produce their own food through photosynthesis. Some golden algae species may also exhibit mixotrophic behavior, meaning they can switch between autotrophy and heterotrophy depending on environmental conditions.

Classical condition uses conditional and unconditional stimuli to draw out a certain response or behavior. Ivan Pavlov was the first to use this, and stumbled across it when doing research on the connection between dogs smelling meat and therefore salivating. He soon discovered that the dogs would salivate whenever the doctor that normally fed them would enter the room. Other research proved that in classical conditioning, an unconditional stimuli will produce a result whether it is Pavlov's dogs salivating or Watson's Baby Albert associating rats with fear.

Ants will eat algae. Ants will eat virtually anything. This includes other insects, dead animals, sugars, fruits, oils, seeds, and vegetables.

Algae can die due to environmental stressors like changes in temperature, pollutants, lack of sunlight, or lack of nutrients. Additionally, competition with other algae species or grazing by herbivores can lead to the death of algae.

Archaebacteria can generally survive in much more extreme conditions, such as extreme heat, salty, pH, etc. environments. Those "other" bacteria will generally survive only within an optimal range of temperature, etc.

Cray fish live in an environment where there are many types of algae without any bad effect however there are certain types of algae that can kill the creatures that come in contact with them either because they are toxic or because there is too much of it.

Yes, algae can respond to changes in their environment by adjusting their growth rate, photosynthesis, and nutrient uptake. They can also produce compounds to defend against predators or adverse conditions.

No, algae are not prokaryotic. They are eukaryotic organisms, meaning they have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles within their cells.

Bottled water is basically 100% pure water(H2O). The bottle is air-tight to prevent contamination, this means that it is only filled with nothing but water and not algae. The presence of algae growing in it means that it's contaminated and it is generally unsafe to drink.

Yes, algae is made up of cells. Algae are simple, plant-like organisms that range from single-celled to multicellular forms.

slips out of its shell, grows to full size, and regenerates a new shell.

buy and add Pool Brite Super Floc (read the directions on the back and do what it says) and after a few hours all the stuff that's not supposed to be in the pool will rise to the top. let it clump up together and start by taking a bucket and scooping it out. one important thing though.DO NOT RUN THE FILTER AT ALL FOR A DAY OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT CLUMP TOGETHER. the next day sweep the pool and instead of backwashing and rinsing, put it to waste. hope this helps!

Sporophyte generation

yes i have this problem, 3 years ago i treated it successfully with a copper based product. it has now returned with a vengeance and nothing has stopped the spread. i am thinking of adding copper sulphate directly to the pool, has anyone tried this? does it work? can it damage the equipment?

Algae dust that comes from the algae fairy right?

Anyway the best way to get rid of the algae skeletons (as one of my customers calls it) is to vacuum them directly out of the pool bypassing the filter. The problem is that these dead algae spores are too small for the filter to pick up so they end up going right through the filter. The best way to vacuum them out depends on what type of filter you have:

SAND FILTER-Use the waste or drain position on the valve to vacuum your pool this will effectively remove the algae from the pool. You will have to refill the water you drain out of the pool when you are done. DO NOT COMPLETLEY DRAIN THE POOL. If the water gets to low stop and refill before you continue.

D.E. FILTER-If you have a multiport (this valve will have at least 4 positions on it) valve on the filter put the valve in the waste position just like with the sand filter above. You will have to refill the water you drain out of the pool when you are done. DO NOT COMPLETLEY DRAIN THE POOL. If the water gets to low stop and refill before you continue. If you don't have a valve to backwash or you have a backwash valve that only allows you to filter or backwash then you have a difficult situation. The best thing to do is get an extra pump to use to vacuum the pool separate from the filter system. The other option is to plug all the return lines where the water comes back to the pool then remove the filter grids (if you have a grid filter) and open the drain valve on the filter and turn the pump on to vacuum the pool. Make sure that you have the water directed away from your filter system and your house.

CARTRIDGE FILTER-Here you have a real problem if you have an in ground pool and about the only way you will get rid of the problem is to get a portable pump (or a separate pump) and vacuum the pool with this pump discharging the water out of the pool along with the algae dust. If you have an above ground pool you can plug the return and the skimmer. Then remove the filter cartridge from the filter. Reassemble the filter without the cartridge then where the water comes back into the pool take the hose connected to that fitting off the side of the wall of the pool and directed the hose away from the pool, filter system and your house. Then turn the pump on and vacuum the pool until the algae dust is gone. DO NOT COMPLETLEY DRAIN THE POOL. If the water gets to low stop and refill before you continue.

FYI _ Cartridge filter they sell this bag that goes over your skimmer basket it cost like 8 dollars and it filters all of the algea into it so you dont have to drain the pool.

Algae are primarily photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments. They can range in size from microscopic unicellular forms to large multicellular seaweeds. Algae play a crucial role in oxygen production, carbon cycling, and ecosystem food webs.

To keep algae out of a home pond, you can use a combination of strategies such as installing a good filtration system, adding aquatic plants that compete with algae for nutrients, regularly cleaning debris from the pond, and ensuring the pond is not overstocked with fish. Additionally, you can use algae control products like algaecides or UV clarifiers as needed.

Organisms formerly known as blue-green algae are actually cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria are a type of bacteria that can perform photosynthesis like plants, leading to their previous misclassification as algae.

Mustard algae is not harmful to humans. It can, however, affect the appearance and cleanliness of swimming pools. Proper maintenance and treatment can help prevent and eliminate mustard algae in pools.

Two examples of biogenous sediments are foraminifera shells and diatom skeletons. These materials accumulate on the ocean floor over time and contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks like limestone.

When diatoms that have been reproducing asexually reach about one fourth of their size, they typically switch from asexual reproduction to sexual reproduction. This process allows for genetic diversity by combining genetic material from different diatoms, potentially enhancing their ability to adapt to changing environments.

Yes, some people can be allergic to algae, especially when coming into contact with certain types of algae such as blue-green algae. Symptoms of allergy to algae can include skin rash, itching, sneezing, and difficulty breathing.

In the Proterozoic, 2.5 billion years ago, but these were not advanced modern algea, but primitive Cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria still exist today, but in their heyday, they were the dominant form of life on Earth, and may be been the first to form colonies. Over about 1 billion years, they produced the bulk of the free oxygen in our atmosphere, poisoning they own environment and setting the stage for modern plants and animals to take over.

We owe them our lives, for without them, all oxygen would be bound up in the rocks as it is on Mars.

Algae is not typically an ingredient in ice cream. The primary ingredients in ice cream are milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings. Algae is more commonly used in food products like seaweed snacks or supplements.