Synura
General Findings: This month ( Sept 2017), we saw a significant reduction in the number of algae and cyanobacteria found in the samples. We found Anabaena in several locations, in addition to making a few new identifications. We identified the cyanobacteria Chroococcus, a microcystin producer that creates colonies of 2, 4 or 8 sheathed cells. We also found a new alga, Synura, which has silicate scales and spines. There were some forms what we were not able to identify. For the first time, we found no Microcystis at all.
by Jacquelyn Burmeister
City of Worcester
Environmental Analyst, Lakes and Ponds
DPW&P Water Operations Division
http://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/water-sewer-operations/lakes-and-ponds
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