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“Zygospores preserve an alga's genetic code when environmental conditions, such as temperature, deteriorate.”

Analyzed on 2026-09-26T13:40:28+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-26

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Zygospores act as a biological time capsule to preserve the algae’s genetic code when conditions deteriorate, such as amid a steep drop in temperature.

Extracted from: Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“Zygospores act as a biological time capsule to preserve the algae’s genetic code when conditions deteriorate, such as amid a steep drop in temperature.”

Microscopic Videos That Show the Invisible Wonders Around Us

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Metadata

Claim ID CLM-A1615940
Slug zygospores-preserve-an-algas-genetic-code-when-environmenta-a1615940
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 8 d ago
Velocity 0.0/hr
Bias 0.00
Biology Genetics Algae