MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2015

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    Red tide of sea is due to presence of

    A)  Gonyaulax                        

    B)  Cymbella

    C)  chlamydae                        

    D)  blue-green algae

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Red tide of sea occurs due to the rapid proliferation of dinoflagellates like Gonyaulax, Gymnodinium,  etc. Red tides are events in which estuarine, marine or freshwater algae accumulate rapidly in the water column, resulting in colouration of the surface water. It is usually found in coastal areas.


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