The discussion centers around identifying the types of organisms visible in a photo, with participants debating whether the growths are molds, algae, or bacteria. The scope includes observational analysis and speculative identification based on visual characteristics.
Participants express differing views on the identification of the organisms, with no consensus reached on whether the growths are primarily molds, algae, or bacteria.
The discussion relies on visual observations and lacks definitive identification methods, such as microscopic analysis, which could clarify the types of organisms present.
nineteen said:Summary: I saw this photo in the Chemistry sub reddit in reddit. This photo looked cool, but the caption said that these were molds. But I some comments telling that these were algae and I too think that they are more likely to be algae. But I want to know what you guys think about this. Please comment.
Yeah cultures requiredamaruq said:Looks like a plethora of different growth. The green is almost certainly an algae. The red may also be an algae. the brown towards the bottom hints at bacterial growth. Towards the top of the apparatus, it looks like mixed colonies. From a photo, of course, we can only make approximations here. Looking under a microscope may prove different; also I expect you will find a multitude of microbial diversity. Interesting photo!