Algae and Phycology

Yes, too much algae can be bad for aquatic ecosystems. Excessive algae can lead to algal blooms, which can deplete oxygen levels in the water, harm other aquatic plants and animals, and cause water quality issues. It is important to maintain a balance of algae in the ecosystem to support a healthy environment.

Yes, pregnant crayfish can eat algae as part of their diet. Algae can provide essential nutrients for the crayfish and help support their overall health, especially during pregnancy when they may have increased nutritional needs. However, it is important to provide a balanced diet with a variety of food sources to ensure the crayfish receives all the necessary nutrients for a healthy pregnancy.

It depends on specifically what algae you're talking about.

The seaweed that you eat with sushi for example is an algae. A lot of additives (e.g. coagulants for stuff like gelatin or ice cream) are also algal based.

Point is, there is no particular taste unique to algae.

Brown algae have a holdfast structure that anchors them to the substrate. The holdfast is a root-like structure made of branched haptera that help anchor the algae in place by attaching to rocks or other substrates. This allows brown algae to withstand strong currents and waves in their marine environments.

Swimming in water contaminated with black algae can cause skin irritation, rashes, and allergic reactions. Inhaling or ingesting water with black algae can also lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and respiratory issues. It is important to avoid swimming in water with black algae and seek medical help if exposed.

Red algae have adapted by producing pigments such as phycoerythrin, which allows them to efficiently absorb blue and green light wavelengths typically found in deep water. This enables them to carry out photosynthesis even in low-light environments found at deeper depths. Additionally, their flexible and branched thalli help them withstand strong water currents present in deep water habitats.

Algae in the rainforest can come in various colors including green, red, and brown. Green algae contain chlorophyll, which gives them their green color and allows them to photosynthesize. These algae play an important role in the rainforest ecosystem by producing oxygen and serving as a food source for other organisms.

No, single-cell algae that grow in lakes and ponds are not zooplankton. Zooplankton are small aquatic organisms that feed on algae and other organic matter, while single-cell algae (phytoplankton) are autotrophic and produce their own food through photosynthesis.

Golden algae have adaptations such as flagella to help with movement, a silica shell for protection, and storage products like oils and carbohydrates for energy reserves. These adaptations allow them to thrive in a wide range of aquatic environments.

Phytoplankton, colonial, filamenous, and multicellular

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?