Mare's Eggs - Nostoc pruniforme

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.

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Species profile

Species group:
Algae, Bacteria, Virus
Kingdom:
Order:
Nostocales
Family:
Nostocaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
25/06/2008 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
25/06/2008 (Calow, Graham)

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