Mare's Eggs - Nostoc pruniforme

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    Description

    These freshwater bacteria grow underwater in colonies which take the form of green gelatinous spheres and require a fairly constant water temperature.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Freshwater habitats.

    When to see it

    Most often noticed in summer.

    UK Status

    Status in Britain not known.

    VC55 Status

    Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      25 June 2008

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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    Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
    Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

    UK Map