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Title: Haematococcus pluvialis Date: 30/05/2018 <figure> <img src="images/haemato.png"> <img src="images/Laboratoriumbio_haematococcus_pluralis_1181x1181.jpg"> <img src="images/_Laboratoriumbio_algae_micro_1181x1181_HP.jpg"> <img src="images/Laboratoriumbio_algae_1181x1181_textile_13_synHP.jpg"> </figure> <i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i> is a freshwater microalga able to produce astaxanthin as a protection element under certain conditions such as the lack of nutrients, intense bright light or high salinity. The red appearance of lakes and ponds is because of this microalga. Type: microalgae Color: green/red Pigment production: astaxanthin Growing conditions: freshwater medium Applications tested: paper/ synthetic Haematococcus pluvialis pigment on wool