Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 558
Question: Red sea phenomena due to
Options:
A) Red algae
B) Dinophyceae
C) Diatoms
D) Blue-green algae (Trichodesmium erythrium)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Trichodesmium erythraeum is an example of blue-green algae.
This species of cyanobacteria is commonly found in the red sea.
The algae is found to create blooms in the sea due to its overgrowth. The pigment phycoerythrin in the algae is responsible for the colour of the sea to be described as red sea.
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