Very difficult with this image and no further info, but look at Nannochloropsis.
A mainly marine microalgae, Nannochloropsis sp. have high lipid content
with high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids - PUFA.
Unicells lacking flagella (no zoospores are produced), spherical to ovoid, 2 – 4 µm diameter. One plastid, no pyrenoid.
Chlorella (Chlorophyceae) also looks similar, but has a positive starch test.
The algae is a bit unclear. But it seems to be algae Trachelomonas or Cyclotella of algae is diatoms. For more information can refer to the following website.
http://biology.missouristate.edu/phycology/houston/lake-houston-algae.htm
Microphotograph is not clear and please do include scale of measurement..then it will be easier for identification.....
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