16. Red snow causing alga is A.Chamydomonas nivalis B.Chlamydomonas reinhardtii C.Chlamydomonas debaryanum D.Chalmydomonas media
Answer: Option A Solution: It is the algae that give the snow its red tinge. This alga species, Chlamydomonas nivalis, exists in snow in the polar and glacial regions, and carries a red pigment to keep itself warm .
