jim mcnamara said:Hmm. Somebody read a note on the internet based on third hand scientific reporting. Then put it in a crossword.
See this paper: http://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs-wm/41950.pdf It is a review of indicator algal species. There are lots of them.
Hundreds. If you can get the first letter, it should be 'findable' in the above citation. Unless the crossword creator used a common name. If that is true, I would give up now.
This is definitely an innovative crowdsourcing kind of question. Ask the crowd that might know.
A green algae indicator is a type of algae that is sensitive to changes in environmental conditions, particularly in water quality. It can be used as an indicator of pollution or other disturbances in an ecosystem.
Identifying green algae indicators can help scientists and environmentalists monitor and assess the health of aquatic ecosystems. These algae can provide valuable information about the presence and extent of pollution, as well as the overall health of the ecosystem.
Scientists use a variety of methods to determine which green algae is an indicator, including water quality tests, microscopic analysis, and field observations. They also consider the specific characteristics and behaviors of different algae species.
Yes, green algae indicators can be found in a wide range of water bodies, including lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds. They can also be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
Some common green algae indicators include species from the genus Chlamydomonas, Scenedesmus, and Ankistrodesmus. These algae are often used in water quality monitoring programs and are known to be sensitive to changes in pollution levels.