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Nostoc: The "Planetary Snot" on Damp Gravel

Dark green, jelly-like mats on wet gravel are Nostoc commune—a cyanobacterium that rehydrates rapidly. It thrives where water lingers. Chemical control is temporary; the real fix is improving drainage to eliminate the constant moisture it requires.

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