Q296
Red snow causing alga is
A.
Chamydomonas nivalis
AnswerB.
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 .