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Spirogyra is an example of a/an ______ .

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algae
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fungi
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virus
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protozoa
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The correct option is A algae
Spirogyra is free-floating green algae. It is a filamentous algae consisting of thin unbranched chains of cylindrical cells (as shown in the image below). It is commonly found in freshwater environment and can form masses floating near the surface of streams and ponds. They are commonly used in laboratory demonstrations.

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