Dunaliella
genus of green algae
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Dunaliella is a genus of green algae belonging to the class Chlorophyceae. These unicellular, flagellated organisms are known for their ability to turn red when under physiological stress. They are cultivated in saline ponds for the commercial production of carotene and glycerol. Algae, in general, are vital to ecosystems as they form the base of the food chain through photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and water into organic food molecules using sunlight. They also produce a significant portion of the Earth's oxygen.12
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