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Red tide is caused due to
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Options:
  • A Trichodesmium
  • B Gonyaulax
  • C Chlamydomonas
  • D Desmid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Gonyaulax
In favourable conditions, Gonyaulax undergoes rapid multiplication making the sea appear red; this is known as red tide. Toxin released by such large number of cells may kill other marine animals such as fishes.

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