Cyanobacterium found in clean lakes shows little toxic potential

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What happened

Gloeotrichia echinulata is a type of cyanobacterium that draws scrutiny because it tends to bloom in clear lakes, forming thick mats of visible green or white puffballs in otherwise clean water.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:20:04 UTC.

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