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Distant Planets Could Have Plants of “Alien” Colors

by Pat Coate | April 13, 2007

New York City, New York, USA - Scientists may be able to determine the color of extraterrestrial plant life while studying distant planets, according to a pair of new studies.

This means that distant worlds could theoretically feature plants that are red, yellow, or blue.

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