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Re: Albino Dino (alligators)

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Subject: Re: Albino Dino (alligators)
From: Dann Pigdon <dannj@alphalink.com.au>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 10:12:51 +0930
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hammeris1@bellsouth.net writes:

Considering where alligators live, wouldn't a 'white' skinned 'gator typically turn green with algal growth in a short time? The nooks and crannies of the pebbly skin would seem to be ideal habitat along with the reflective non-pigmentation.

I'm suspect that the skins of most aquatic or semi-aquatic animals would have some sort of natural resistance to algal growth - otherwise they'd all be furry and green. Crocodilians tend to bask in the sun as well, so any algae able to take hold would have to survive frequent drying.

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Dann Pigdon
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