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Which of the following organsims are known as chief producers in the oceans ?

A

Cyanobacteria

B

Diatoms

C

Dinoflagellates

D

Euglenoids

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Diatoms are chief producers in the oceans and they contribute 40% of marine primary productivity. They constitute a major group of unicellular eukaryotic microalgae and are among the most common types of phytoplanktons. The other given organisms also exhibit autotrophic mode of nutrition.
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  • Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans ?

    A
    Dinoflagellates
    B
    Diatoms
    C
    Cyanobacteria
    D
    Duglenoids

  • Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans ?

    A
    Dinoflagellates
    B
    Diatoms
    C
    Cyanobacteria
    D
    Duglenoids

  • Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?

    A
    Dinofagellates
    B
    Diatoms
    C
    Cyanobacteria
    D
    Euglenoids

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