Oscillatoria is found in the shallow waters of lakes, ponds, ditches, and slow flowing rivers. Oscillatoria tends to be more prevalent in waters that are rich in organic matter during the summer when water temperatures have warmed.

Where can I find Oscillatoria?

It is commonly found in watering-troughs waters, and is mainly blue-green or brown-green. Oscillatoria is an organism that reproduces by fragmentation. Oscillatoria forms long filaments of cells which can break into fragments called hormogonia.

How do I know if I have Oscillatoria?

Oscillatoria is a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria which is named for the oscillation in its movement. Filaments in the colonies can slide back and forth against each other until the whole mass is reoriented to its light source. It is commonly found in watering-troughs waters, and is mainly blue-green or brown-green.