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Didymosphenia geminata - Wikipedia
Didymosphenia geminata, commonly known as didymo or rock snot, is a species of diatom that produces nuisance growths in freshwater rivers and streams with consistently cold water temperatures and low nutrient levels. It is native to the northern hemisphere, and considered an invasive species in … See more
Didymosphenia geminata is a diatom, which is a type of single-celled organism unique for their silica (SiO2) cell walls. The life history of diatoms includes both vegetative and sexual reproduction, though the sexual … See more
In the Gaspésie region of Quebec, a paleolimnological study was performed to (i) assess the validity of claims that didymo is in fact an … See more
The native distribution of D. geminata is the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including the rivers of northern forests and … See more
The following methods have been recommended to prevent the spread of didymo in New Zealand:
Check: Before leaving the river, remove all obvious clumps of … See more• AlgaeBase - taxonomic and nomenclatural information
• "Didymosphenia geminata". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 17 July 2007.
• CISR: Rock Snot - information on Didymosphenia … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Invasive Species: Didymo or "Rock Snot" - U.S. National …
Didymo is a type of invasive algae that attaches to rocks and plants in rivers and streams, forming slimy mats that can smother the ecosystem. Learn how to prevent its spread and report it if you see it in Yosemite or nearby waters.
Didymo | National Invasive Species Information Center
Didymo, also known as rock snot, is a freshwater diatom that forms dense mats on stream bottoms. Learn about its introduction, impact, distribution, and how to report it in the U.S.
Didymo (or Rock Snot) - Center for Invasive Species …
Didymo or rock snot is a freshwater diatom that forms mats in rivers, streams, and lakes. Learn about its distribution, impacts, and prevention measures from the University of California Riverside.
"Rock Snot" Has Been Native to Much of the World for …
May 8, 2014 · A type of freshwater algae, known as "rock snot," that infiltrates river bottoms and clumps on rocks is not an invasive species introduced into …
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Didymosphenia geminata has the texture of wet wool or cotton, fibrous not slimy or slippery and is not easy to pull apart. It can reproduce asexually, resulting in large mats. It is able to spread …
Didymosphenia geminata | Species - Diatoms of North …
Didymosphenia geminata is a large, robust diatom that attaches to benthic substrates in flowing waters and splash zones of lakes. It is also known as didymo, rock snot, or golden diatom, and can form nuisance blooms in …
What you need to know about rock snot - Outdoor …
Aug 8, 2012 · Rock snot, or didymo, is a diatom that can cover river bottoms and harm fish habitats. Learn about its origin, effects and prevention tips from Outdoor Canada magazine.
Rock snot: harmful algae sneaks into North Shore rivers
Jan 25, 2022 · Yet one organism might have enjoyed the weather: Didymosphenia geminata, a nuisance species of algae commonly called “didymo” or, most descriptively, “rock snot.” It can form dense mats of slimy growth that …
Rock Snot Explained | The Scientist
May 8, 2014 · Rock Snot Explained. An increasingly common algal growth, found in rivers the world over, is caused by changing environmental conditions, not accidental introductions.
