The survival of the algae of five small ponds during dry periods was studied over a period of two years. Data were obtained of the following: water levels, water temperatures, the pH of the water and ...

In the small, freshwater streams of South Dakota, a horrible menace is creeping along the rockbeds. Known as rock snot, it’s a form of algae that clings to rocks and spreads rapidly until it takes ...

A small freshwater plant that has evolved to live in harsh seawater is giving scientists insight into how living things adapt to changes in their environment. In adapting to new surroundings, ...

A variety of theoretical and empirical studies indicate that the abilities of small-scale experiments to predict responses to large-scale perturbations vary. Small-scale experiments often do not ...