Dunaliella
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Dunaliella is a genus of single-celled, photosynthetic green algae, that is characteristic for its ability to thrive and outcompete other organisms in hypersaline environments. They are mostly marine
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Dead Sea
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The Dead Sea, also known by other names, is a landlocked salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east, the West Bank to the west and Israel to the southwest. It lies in the endorheic basin of the Jordan R
Dunaliella
…similar to the cyst form of Dunaliella. In fact, after observing zygotes, there was discussion on whether the cysts seen after and algal bloom at the Dead Sea in 1992 were in fact, zygotes. The wall of the zygote will serve to protect the cell during a resting period in the harsh conditions until finally, the…
A view of the sea from the Jordanian shore with the hills of the West Bank in the background
The Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea, showing salt deposits left behind by falling water levels
NASA photo showing depth of the Dead Sea basin (slightly below center). The Mediterranean Sea is on the right, with the Suez Canal visible connecting it to the Red Sea on left (slightly above center).
Halite deposits (and teepee structure) along the western Dead Sea coast