Shadow Moss – A Natural Treasure Of The Japanese People

Only appearing in a lake in Hokkaido, moss grows into a sphere like a tennis ball protected by the Japanese people and considered a natural treasure.White moss - a natural treasure of the Japanese people Located in Ikan National Park, Hokkaido (Japan), is a famous hot spring resort. The lake is also home to Marimo, a rare species of spherical moss in the world. Also known as ball seaweed, algae ball, and most commonly the marimo (as the Japanese call it), is a species of mollusk, filamentous algae scientifically named Aegagropila linnaei. Marimo usually develop into soft green spheres that range in size from 12 to 30 cm, depending on where they grow

. Amusing Planet.Marimo is a rare algae that only appears in some countries such as Iceland (Lake Mývatn), Scotland, Estonia and Japan (Lake Akan). Recently, in 2014, a large amount of marimo was discovered on Dee Why Beach in Sydney (Australia) and this is the first time this algae has appeared in the Southern Hemisphere Amusing Planet.



Marimo does not grow around the core of an object, such as a pebble, smooth, silk-like algae fibers that constantly branch, growing from a central position, gradually forming a spherical . Surprisingly, the core of the sphere, even if it is not exposed to sunlight, still has chlorophyll in the form of "deep sleep". As long as the light shines in when the sphere breaks, they will be active again. The Aquatic Gazette.Marimo grow on the bottom of the lake, where the temperature ranges from 13-35 degrees C, less affected by water currents, making them retain their spherical shape. This algae is able to move with the water, ensuring that any place on the sphere can photosynthesize. Marimo grows very slowly, only growing by a few millimeters per year and has a very long lifespan Photo: Amusing Planet.



In Japan, marimo is protected by the people, considered a thing that brings luck. The name marimo was given in 1898 by the botanist Kawakami Tatsuhiko (mari is shadow, mo is for aquatic species), and has been officially considered a natural "treasure" since 1920. Since then until now. Every year, March 29, at Lake Akan, a three-day festival celebrates the marimo and raises awareness of the conservation of this unique algae. Currently, marimo balls are sold in souvenir shops or used to decorate aquariums in Japan. Meanwhile, the shadow of moss in Lake Mývatn (Iceland) is slowly disappearing. About a decade ago, there were so many algae spheres in the lake that could be folded 2-3 layers thick on the bottom of the lake. Photo: Amusing Planet.



Currently in this lake there is almost no living algae bridge. Mining activities in the area pollute the water resources, causing the number of algae to gradually decline. The effects of natural factors such as wind and weather also affect the habitat of this algae. Photo: Ağaçsakal / Youtube In 2006, the Icelandic government put this endemic algae on the list in need of urgent protection. Photo: Amusing Planet. According to Minh Hai / Zing news ***.

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