Green algae or diatoms id? Microscope pics.

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Hey,

Can't identify whether this is algae or diatom growth on my glass. Its a little bit fuzzy and slimmy. Any guesses?

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Hey,

Can't identify whether this is algae or diatom growth on my glass. Its a little bit fuzzy and slimmy. Any guesses?

100x image:

IMG_20220331_132012.jpg


400x

IMG_20220331_131846.jpg

IMG_20220331_131707.jpg
Rods look like diatoms. Don’t know about the circles.
 

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