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Sargasso sea is named after an algae Sargassum muticum. It is a

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Brown algae

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Green algae

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Red algae

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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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