Algae

Algae are simple plants that lack roots, stems, leaves and a vascular system. Some algae are tiny, single-celled plants that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Others are multi-cellular and grow in clumps or slimy mats.

Didymo
Didymosphenia geminata

Didymo is a type of algae that forms dense mats at the bottom of freshwater streams. It is an invasive species.

Streams & Rivers Algae
Sea Lettuce
Ulva lactuca

Sea lettuce is a type of algae that grows in thin, green, wavy-edged sheets. It can be found in shallow waters throughout most of the Chesapeake Bay.

Algae