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Trentepohlia

Trentepohlia sp.

Photo by Linnea Joandi
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Field Notes

Description:

"Trentepohlia is a genus of filamentous green chlorophyte algae in the family Trentepohliaceae, living free on terrestrial supports such as tree trunks and wet rocks or symbiotically in lichens.[1]"

Habitat:

Mostly tree trunks.

Notes:

Swe: "Trentepohlia"
Trentepohlia the algae.

If you rub your hand against the Trentepohlia (not dangerous), your hand will become yellowish.

Reference Links:

Trentepohlia (alga)

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