Which protistan shows bioluminescence?

Euglena

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Noctiluca

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Forminiferans

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Diatoms

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Solution

The correct option is C Noctiluca
Noctiluca scintillans belongs to class Flagellata. It is the most common cause of bioluminescence in the ocean. Because of this, it is also called sea sparkle. It produces light throughout the cytoplasm by luciferin- luciferase reaction.
Hence the correct option is B.

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