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Iron Bacteria (Family Gallionellaceae)Observer
augochloraDescription
Iron bacteria film on the surface of a puddle.
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Iron Bacteria (Family Gallionellaceae)Observer
augochloraDescription
An iridescent film in the water caused by iron bacteria.
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Observer
frielDescription
Surface film produced by the bacterium, Leptothrix discophora.
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Iron Bacteria (Family Gallionellaceae)Observer
augochloraDescription
Beautiful rainbows caused by iron bacteria.
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Iron Bacteria (Family Gallionellaceae)Observer
augochloraDescription
A shiny film seeping out of the banks.
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Β-Proteobacteria (Class Betaproteobacteria)Observer
faerthenDescription
Hard to determine what this biofilm was associated with--free-floating bacteria? A colony on the rocks?
I was surprised that the wave action didn't smash and disburse it. And I didn't realize that this phenomenon occurs in salt water, too.
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Genus LeptothrixObserver
jarnbrakDescription
This was my holy grail find and is my favorite to date. As such I feel it deserves its own entry (usually I compile images of iron films I come across in photosets to avoid spam).
