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Short Stuff: Red Snow

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The Mystery of Red Snow

This chapter explores the intriguing phenomenon of red snow caused by the green algae Clamidomonas nivalis, which produces a reddish pigment for survival in cold environments. It discusses the ecological implications of algal blooms on snow melt and climate change, highlighting the need for further incorporation of these findings into climate models.

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