Filamentous algae locks in proteins for the next year. I've observed it
and seen amphibians benefit. Even if left in dry pools. Life cycles.
Peace,
Peter
On 4/5/2012 11:45 PM, Steven Schwartz wrote:
>
> Here's my take on the algae: it has been warmer than usual this spring
> and with no leaves on the trees there is also plenty of light. With
> few grazers the filamentous algae can take off. The water itself is
> clear due to the presence of zooplankton which keeps the phytoplankton
> at bay. There has also been little precipitation to stir the ponds or
> for there to be much runoff. There is no shortage of nutrients in the
> ponds and so given the right conditions the filamentous algae grow.
> Might make for an interesting classroom experiment - vary the amount
> of light, or the amount of zooplankton or dilute the water. Just a
> thought.
>
> Steve
>
>
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