Water Net [Hydrodictyon reticulatum]
Description
Hydrodictyon reticulatum, commonly known as Water Net, is a species of green algae in the family Hydrodictyaceae. It forms a net-like, or reticulate, colony of pentagonal or hexagonal cells. It is found in nutrient-rich freshwater habitats, including ponds, ditches, and slow-moving rivers. This species is known for its fast growth rate and ability to cover large areas of water, often forming thick mats on the water surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Amphidiscosida
Amphidiscosida
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| Family |
Hexactinellid Sponges
Amphidiscosida
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| Genus |
Hydrodictyon
Hydrodictyon
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