Prymnesium parvum
Prymnesium parvum
(golden algae)
Algae
Unknown

Impact ID6486
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionLike most harmful algae blooms, Prymnesium parvum infested lakes are unsightly and considered a nuisance (due to yellow tinted water and abundant surface foam).
Reference34682
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationTexas

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