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A Lake In Australia Has Turned Flamingo Pink by Drinokrane: 2:54pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
Lakes aren't supposed to be pink. And yet, here's this one in Australia boasting a bright flamingo color. The new color of this salt lake in Victoria, Melbourne, is due to a perfect storm of circumstances: warm weather, sunlight, little rain, and very high salt levels. The Westgate park, which houses the salt lake, is located in the southern tip of Australia. The park system said algae growing in the salt crust at the bottom of the lake produces the red pigment. That's beta carotene, and the algae produce it as part of its photosynthesis process -- and due to the extremely high salt levels. By the way, beta carotene is also the reason why flamingo feathers are pink. They eat algae that are loaded with the Wintertime http://www.legendvibes.com.ng/2017/03/a-lake-in-australia-has-turned-flamingo.html?m=1 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: A Lake In Australia Has Turned Flamingo Pink by QueenSuccubus(f): 2:58pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
Now I shud stop eating carrots too...since its rich in beta carotene I don't wana turn myself "orange is a new black" color.. |
Re: A Lake In Australia Has Turned Flamingo Pink by ReneeNuttall(f): 3:33pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
End time lake |
Re: A Lake In Australia Has Turned Flamingo Pink by Drinokrane: 8:47pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
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Re: A Lake In Australia Has Turned Flamingo Pink by EVarn(m): 11:49pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
Probably due to the presence of cyanobacterial bloom,most particularly the species called Spirulina. The consumption of Spirulina is what gives the african flamingo its pink colouration. |
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