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Question: I was recently given a branch from a plant or tree with bristles. The plant or tree was growing near …

• Question

  I was recently given a branch from a plant or tree with bristles. The plant or tree was growing near a pond. I put the branch in water and noticed some changes in the branch that are nothing short of bizarre. A white fuzzy/cottony/downy material is growing near the bristles. Now for the super strange characteristic... The bristles move individually in worm like patterns. It's kind of creepy so I moved the branch outside until it can be identified.

  Answer

  Zzzmome, if you can post an image, I would try to help you identify the plant and/or the organisms. If you are having difficulty posting an image, you can send one to ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org so that I may view them. Best wishes.