Gloeocapsa sp.

Chihuahuan Desert, Western shore of the Elephant Butte Lake, 10 meters offshore near the pier of Marina Del Sur, benthic algae (Cladophora sp.) on the boat rope attached to the peir, under the water - 5 cm [EB3]. Sample was collected into ziplock back with substantial amount of water, all subcultures derived from that water which were heavily exposed to that rope.

Vicinity of Yarborough pass, Laguna Madre, subculture (YPE, 10/4/16)

White Sands National Monument, desert soil (WHS1-NP1B). Mixed with GREEN algae.