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I believe this is Leptothrix bacteria, it creates an iridescent sheen on top of stagnant water, often mistaken for oil. It's quite common once you know what you

I believe this is Leptothrix bacteria, it creates an iridescent sheen on top of stagnant water, often mistaken for oil. It's quite common once you know what you're looking for.

2OEH8eoCRo0 4y ago
There were videos circulating from Ohio of people disturbing water and then seeing this iridescent sheen appear alongside conspiracy bs. Fascinating!
- markdown 4y ago
  I don't think you see this bacteria in the Ohio climate.
  - gruez 4y ago
    Maybe not this specific kind of bacteria, but AFAIK it was something similar (ie. biofilm created by bacteria).
  - calibas 4y ago
    They've found Leptothrix in Antarctica, it has no problem surviving in Ohio.