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General Knowledge · Q296

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 296

Q296

Red snow causing alga is

A.
Chamydomonas nivalis
Answer
B.
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
C.
Chlamydomonas debaryanum
D.
Chalmydomonas media

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
It is the algae that give the snow its red tinge. This alga species, Chlamydomonas nivalis, exists in snow in the polar and glacial regions, and carries a red pigment to keep itself warm .