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The chubsucker is an omnivore, eating both vegetation and invertebrates, such as small crustaceans, chironomid larvae, and algae. [8] Vegetation can make up to 70% of its diet. When chubsuckers are small (83–103mm) filamentous algae had a 100% occurrence, cladocerans and chironomid larvae had a 25%, and copepods a 13% occurrence.
The food industry exploits the gelling, water-retention, emulsifying and other physical properties of these hydrocolloids. [6] Most edible seaweeds are marine algae whereas most freshwater algae are toxic. Some marine algae contain acids that irritate the digestion canal, while others can have a laxative and electrolyte-balancing effect. [7]
Dulse is one of many edible algae. Algaculture may become an important part of a healthy and sustainable food system [11]. Several species of algae are raised for food. While algae have qualities of a sustainable food source, "producing highly digestible proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, and are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals" and e.g. having a high protein ...
Blue-green algae illness symptoms in humans. According to the Wisconsin DHS, blue-green algae exposure can cause the following symptoms in humans: Sore throat. Congestion. Cough. Wheezing ...
How to find water test results for public lakes, beaches in NY. State-run parks and beaches provide a bevy of tools for uncovering real-time reports on beach closures and water testing results ...
Note that the common names of edible bivalves can be misleading, in that not all species known as "cockles" "oysters", "mussels", etc., are closely related. Ark clams , including: Blood cockle; Senilia senilis; Many species of true mussels, family Mytilidae, including: Blue mussels. Blue mussel; California mussel; Mediterranean mussel; Mytilus ...
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Periphyton can contain species of cyanobacteria that are toxic to humans and other animals. [1] In fresh water, excessive growth and subsequent death and decay of periphyton can have undesirable effects: depleting oxygen in the water, altering its pH, and clogging the space between gravel and sand (the hyporheic zone).