Intercontinental dispersion through the cloud drafts is only a "possibility" which you have suggested, right? Other than not having previous records of the species in India, are there other reasons for reaching this assumption?
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Hi Roxy,
No, i dont. Even this paper is not really a hard evidence; only that likelihood for such a dispersion mode seems high. I would love to sample lower stratosphere cloud; if such possibility exists to collaborate with your group! Thanks!
Felix
I do agree. It is an interesting piece of postulation needs further study. Anyhow Biology is getting cinematic sauce because of you. I rarely see these kind of articles from India. Best wishes
Thanks for the clarification, Felix. It is fascinating, and we should study these possibilities. If not the algae, we will get something else I am sure! We have CAIPEEX cloud experiments, but I am not sure if they can detect organic components.. let us see. Meanwhile, are there other instances of cloud drafts carrying algae (or algae-like) particles??
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