Starry Stonewort

This type of algae resembles a submerged plant and can be identified by the little white stars amongst the gelatin-green branches.

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Chara Algae

Chara Algae

Chara at first appears more like a submerged plant, but it is not truly rooted to the bottom of the pond or lake.

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Watermeal

Watermeal

Watermeal is a tiny floating plant that makes swirls across the water and looks like bright green strawberry seeds up close.

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Duckweed

Duckweed is a small free–floating plant that resembles clovers and has short roots.

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Bladderwort

Bladderwort has small bladders attached to the leaf-like branches, which are alternately arranged.

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