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Cladophora glomerata, an alga in the Colorado River

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Close-up of Cladophora glomerata, a type of alga, in the Colorado River in Glen Canyon.  Cladophora is one of the dominant types of algae in Glen Canyon and contributes to overall primary production in the reach.

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