Forget the Coppertone: Water Fleas in Mountain Ponds Can Handle UV Rays

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 18:30 in Astronomy & Space

Water fleas from clear-water alpine ponds are better able to withstand UV radiation, even with little natural protection, than fleas in nearby ponds with water that isn't as clear.

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