✨ Marimo (Aegagropila linnaei) ✨
Not just “moss balls” — they’re rare spherical algae found in Japan, Iceland, Scotland & beyond.
???? How they form
Rolling waves sculpt loose filaments into perfect balls. Inside, scientists discovered annual rings & even microbial layers that help them grow big.
????️ Why endangered
Pollution, warming lakes & habitat loss caused famous colonies (like in Iceland’s Lake Mývatn) to collapse within years. Even Japan’s Lake Akan marimo — a protected treasure — has shrunk dramatically.
???? Fun facts
• They can “dance” on sunny days as oxygen lifts them.
• Some live for decades and are passed down like heirlooms.
Jellyfish Tank aka Marimo Tank by @newwaveconcepts
#Marimo #AegagropilaLinnaei #NatureWonder #SaveMarimo
#Mossball #Marimomossball
#Aquariums #Aquascaping
#Moss #Algae
Not just “moss balls” — they’re rare spherical algae found in Japan, Iceland, Scotland & beyond.
???? How they form
Rolling waves sculpt loose filaments into perfect balls. Inside, scientists discovered annual rings & even microbial layers that help them grow big.
????️ Why endangered
Pollution, warming lakes & habitat loss caused famous colonies (like in Iceland’s Lake Mývatn) to collapse within years. Even Japan’s Lake Akan marimo — a protected treasure — has shrunk dramatically.
???? Fun facts
• They can “dance” on sunny days as oxygen lifts them.
• Some live for decades and are passed down like heirlooms.
Jellyfish Tank aka Marimo Tank by @newwaveconcepts
#Marimo #AegagropilaLinnaei #NatureWonder #SaveMarimo
#Mossball #Marimomossball
#Aquariums #Aquascaping
#Moss #Algae
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