Which organism is responsible for the occurence of red tides in sea?

Diatoms

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Gonyaulax

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Euglena

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Trypanosoma

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Solution

The correct option is B Gonyaulax
Gonyaulax, which is a red dinoflagellate, undergoes rapid multiplication. The increase in their population makes the sea appear red. This is responsible for the occurence of red tides.

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