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New species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on record. This new species is the smallest known freshwater green al
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Massive 'marimo' algae balls at risk from deadly winter sunburn
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off according to a new study at the University of Tokyo. Marimo are living fluffy balls of green algae. The world's largest marimo can be found in Lake Akan in Hokkaido, Japan's northern main isla
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