Snow Algae under the Microscope (IMAGE)

GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung

Snow Algae under the Microscope

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The red pigmented snow algae cause a darkening of the surface of ice and snow in the Arctic. GFZ researchers analyzed the biodiversity of the algae and estimated how much they contribute to the darkening of the surface.

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Stefanie Lutz/GFZ

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