Freshwater Algae - Easy Identification Of

: For student projects, a dichotomous key helps identify algae by asking a series of "yes or no" questions about its features. Algae Corner: How to Identify Different Algae Types

: Fresh blooms often smell like freshly mowed grass; older, decaying blooms may smell like rotting garbage. Easy identification of freshwater algae

Color provides a major clue about the pigments the algae uses for photosynthesis: : For student projects, a dichotomous key helps