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The masses of bacteria held together by slime and fungal filaments to form mesh-like structures are called as

A

primary sludge

B

floces

C

activated sludge

D

anaerobic sludge

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Flocs are masses of bacteria held together by slime and fungal filaments to form mesh-like structures.
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