6 Ways to Identify Algae— Day 16

Suheily Arce Lugo
5 min readJan 31, 2024

Algae can be tricky and not so easy to identify at first sight. But don’t fear, because there are some tricks and tips. And there are common algae that you can start associating with, and you can expect to see them frequently. In this case, I’m talking about macroalgae, which are easier to spot without a microscope.

Similar to the game CLUE, where you have to find out who the murderer was, you use a series of strategies and elimination methods. You’ll do the same to find your…

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Suheily Arce Lugo

marine biologist, island girl from Puerto Rico sharing algae stories. coffee lover & cat mom.