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News Release 11-109
River Mystery Solved
Scientists discover how "Didymo" algae bloom in pristine waters with few nutrients
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Didymo is present at many points along Rapid Creek, S.D., and in pristine streams and rivers worldwide.
Credit: P. V. Sundareshwar
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Streambed of Rapid Creek, S.D., covered with Didymo mats (brown) and other algae (green).
Credit: P. V. Sundareshwar
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Scientist P.V. Sundareshwar (right) and colleague get to know Didymo up close and personal.
Credit: Christie Sandvik
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A rock from the bottom of Rapid Creek, covered with mats of Didymo.
Credit: Christine Sandvik
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P.V. Sundareshwar, with paper co-authors Berdanier and Honomichl, analyzing water quality.
Credit: Karen Updegraff
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Unpolluted river in Chilean Patagonia, among many such rivers invaded by Didymo.
Credit: P. V. Sundareshwar
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