A marine protozoan that shows bioluminescence is

Euglena

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Paramoecium

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Plasmodium

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Noctiluca

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Solution

The correct option is D Noctiluca
Noctiluca scintillans is also known as sea sparkle. It is a marine protozoan which shows bioluminescence when disturbed. It is a marine dwelling dinoflagellate mostly found in the coastal region.

The correct answer is D.

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