Dunaliella salina

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Dunaliella salina is a species of halophilic, unicellular, green algae found especially in hypersaline environments, such as salt lakes and salt evaporation ponds. Known for its antioxidant activity because of its ability to create a large amount of carotenoids, it is responsible for most of the primary production in hypersaline environments worldwide and is also used in cosmetics and dietary supplements.

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