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Which is a marine protist?
Which is a marine protist?
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The correct option is C Noctiluca
Noctiluca, genus of marine dinoflagellate in the family Noctilucaceae, consisting of a single species, Noctiluca scintillans one of the most commonly occurring bioluminescent organisms in coastal regions of the world. According to Whittaker five kingdom classification the dinoflagellates are unicellular eukaryotes and therefore are grouped under Protista.So, the correct answer is 'Noctiluca'
Noctiluca, genus of marine dinoflagellate in the family Noctilucaceae, consisting of a single species, Noctiluca scintillans one of the most commonly occurring bioluminescent organisms in coastal regions of the world. According to Whittaker five kingdom classification the dinoflagellates are unicellular eukaryotes and therefore are grouped under Protista.
So, the correct answer is 'Noctiluca'
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