Sunil,
If you're talking about the pic in my signature, it's from Google Earth.
Bruce,
Thanks for the reply - interesting info! When you say, "filamentous algae sequesters nutrients," are the "nutrients" phytoplankton? Are phytoplankton required to produce zooplankton?
Also, should the presence of that zooplankton in the jar tell me anything definitive about the bottom on the food chain?
BTW, there are two finger-like structures in the south end of the pond. The one headed south is visible. The one headed west is obscured by trees. Both are old seasonal creeks that used to flow into another creek each spring before dumping into the Platte and making tracks for the Missouri.
