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Protococcus prefers to grow on the side of rocks, trees and soil that are moist and shady. In the northern hemisphere, the sun shines more heavily on the southern side of objects. This makes the north side of trees more shady, which is their preferred location.

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At higher latitudes the northern sides of the trees see less sunlight. (think about it) Therefore the northern sides are wetter which is a better environment for Protococcus to grow,

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