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Identify the alga known for a biological activity called bioluminescenence.

A
Cyclotella
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Noctiluca
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Spirogyra
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Chlorella
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Solution

The correct option is B Noctiluca
Noctiluca also was known as sea sparkle is a bioluminescent alga which grows so abundantly that water sparkles blue light at night which helps in keeping away predators also.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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