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Standard VIII
Biology
Microorganisms
Sargasso sea ...
Question
Sargasso sea is named after an algae
Sargassum muticum
. It is a
A
Brown algae
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Green algae
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C
Red algae
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D
Blue green algae
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Solution
The correct option is
A
Brown algae
Sargassum seaweed is a brown seaweed. It is an auto tropic organism. It is commonly found on rocks, stones etc.
So the correct option is A.
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