<I>Planktothrix</I> (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

<I>Planktothrix</I>

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In the fall, the body of water already turns over at a depth of between zero and 20 meters and the Planktothrix comes to the surface from depths of 15 meters. It can form visible masses (blooms) at the surface.

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