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Maximum biomass of autotrophs in oceans is formed by

A

Benthic brown algae,coastal red algae and dephnids

B

Benthic diatoms and marine viruses

C

Sea grasses and slime molds

D

Free-floating micro-algae, cyanobaceria and nanoplankton

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The greatest biomass of autotrophs in the word,s ocean is that of free floating micro-algae, cyanobacteria and nanoplankton. Phytoplanktons, diatoms and dinoflagellates are the dominant producers in the word,s oceans.
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