Verified public Target identity
freshwater · flora / algae
Hydrodictyon reticulatum
Water net is recorded by a competent New Zealand authority as an introduced, invasive or managed threat subject. Source context (NIWA): It is distinctive: individual cells join to form a six-sided mesh visible to the naked eye, creating cylindrical colonies. This is a strong diagnostic structural trait, though microscopy may still be needed for confirmation in uncertain material.
The source identifies ecological, biosecurity or habitat risks that make this subject relevant to NZ Ex Games intelligence.
Distribution and current presence are place-specific and must be established from current authoritative or verified evidence.
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Water net — The Hit List — NZ Ex Games
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