Plants
Sponge
All Sponges living in the Baikal grow on rocky open areas of the lake. Can grow to depths of up to 1,000 meters. Serve as food for the sturgeon.
All Sponges living in the Baikal grow on rocky open areas of the lake. Can grow to depths of up to 1,000 meters. Serve as food for the sturgeon.
Hornwort
This solute water plant can only grow in dead or still water because it has not roots. The only thing keeping the hornwort from being pulled out of the ground is the lower part of its stem that can easily be uprooted if there is any mild water movement.
This solute water plant can only grow in dead or still water because it has not roots. The only thing keeping the hornwort from being pulled out of the ground is the lower part of its stem that can easily be uprooted if there is any mild water movement.
Species of Algae
Phytoplankton
The main species of algae others are species of this species. Little algae which grow under layers of ice during the winter and grow in the highest layers of the lake where there is the most light.
The main species of algae others are species of this species. Little algae which grow under layers of ice during the winter and grow in the highest layers of the lake where there is the most light.
Ulokrix
Found on the steep rocks close to shore during July, August, and September. They are able to survive on the rocks after the water level sinks.
Found on the steep rocks close to shore during July, August, and September. They are able to survive on the rocks after the water level sinks.
Didymosphenia
This yellowish algae grows a bit deeper into the rocks than the Ulokrix. This “rock snot” is a species of algae that has been invading many freshwater lakes and rivers in most of the Northern Hemisphere, but has been found in parts of New Zealand.
This yellowish algae grows a bit deeper into the rocks than the Ulokrix. This “rock snot” is a species of algae that has been invading many freshwater lakes and rivers in most of the Northern Hemisphere, but has been found in parts of New Zealand.
Draparnaldia
This species of algae grows very deep in the rocks. The dark green algae isn’t as dense as the others but survives just as easily. Grows in small spread out bushes.
This species of algae grows very deep in the rocks. The dark green algae isn’t as dense as the others but survives just as easily. Grows in small spread out bushes.
Gymnodium
This species of phytoplankton grows just under the ice when lake is frozen. The algae enjoys the cold conditions and gets lots of sunlight through the transparent ice. Although it grows most plentifully when there is still a layer of ice over the lake in spring.
This species of phytoplankton grows just under the ice when lake is frozen. The algae enjoys the cold conditions and gets lots of sunlight through the transparent ice. Although it grows most plentifully when there is still a layer of ice over the lake in spring.