The phototrophic halophilic flagellate Dunaliellea salina
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One of the organisms responsible for the coloration of saltern crystallizer brines is the unicellular green alga Dunaliella salina. Its cells are pigmented red-orange because of their high content of carotenes. Dunaliella accumulates large amounts of glycerol to provide osmotic balance with its highly saline medium.
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Saline Microsafari
