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Water bloom is generally caused by
BiologyBiological ClassificationJIPMERJIPMER 2010
Options:
  • A green algae
  • B blue-green algae
  • C bacteria
  • D Hydrilla
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The correct answer is: blue-green algae
Water blooms are formed by the growth of some microscopic or semi-microscopic algae, such as, Anabaena, Arthrospira, Nodularia, Nostoc, etc.
Water blooms are harmful, as they are responsible for the depletion of oxygen in water bodies.

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