Blue green algae cultivated in water tanks as protein rich animal food are

Spirillum

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Spirulina

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Oscillatoria

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Nostoc

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Solution

The correct option is B Spirulina
Blue green algae (BGA) is a good source of nitrogen. Spirulina is rich source of proteins. Hence, it is widely cultivated in water tanks as protein rich animal food. It is a multicellular and filamentous BGA.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Spirulina.'

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