Of the following group which secrete and deposit calcium
carbonate and appear like corals

Red algae

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Brown algae

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Blue green algae

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Red algae
Some red algae deposit calcium carbonate on their surface. They are called coralline algae e.g., Corallina. They help to develop coral reefs alongwith corals.

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