図1 特別天然記念物「阿寒湖のマリモ」 (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption Marimo are a unique growth form of lake algae and used to be found in cold lakes in Japan and Northern Europe. However, the only place where specimens larger than 20 cm in diameter can now be found is in Lake Akan in northern Japan. Credit OYAMA Yoichi Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.