Aquatic Weed ID Guide
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Water-net Algae
(Hydrodictyon reticulatum)
Hydrodictyon is a type of filamentous algae characterized by a hollow, tube-like structure. Upon closer examination, these tubes appear to be comprised of a hexagonal netting. Fragmentation and rapid growth in nutrient-rich water allow this algae to quickly overtake a pond.