«Previous research suggests that Dunaliella salina is responsible for reddening of Lake Urmia,» said Mohammad Tourian, a scientist at the University of Stuttgart.
«In the marine environment, Dunaliella salina appears green; however, in conditions of high salinity and light intensity, the microalgae turns red due to the production of protective carotenoids in the cells.»
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