Slimy, green patches in ponds or stagnant water bodies are formed by the growth of ______________.

mushrooms

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Cuscuta

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Rafflesia

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algae

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Solution

The correct option is D algae

Algae are a type of plants that can readily flourish under adequate sunlight, water and temperature. And on the surface of water bodies these all conditions are properly met. Therefore, they form slimy patches.

They are green due to the presence of chlorophyll pigment.

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