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Star Jelly

Nostoc spp.

Description:

Some of the common names for this cyanobacteria arise from it's propensity to appear overnight.

Habitat:

Utility Easement-near wetlands

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2 Comments

chesterbperry
chesterbperry 11 years ago

I see no reason that it could not, but on a beach the difficulty of distinguishing from a true terrestrial species and one that washed ashore is something to be considered.

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 11 years ago

Hmmm, I think I've seen this too. Do you think Nostoc spp. can be spotted on beaches?

chesterbperry
Spotted by
chesterbperry

East Ridge, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Dec 19, 2012
Submitted on Dec 23, 2012

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