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A part of North Atlantic ocean is cover...

A part of North Atlantic ocean is covered by free floating brown alga. It is

A

Dictyota

B

Alaria

C

Ectocarpus

D

Sargassum.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about a part of the North Atlantic Ocean that is covered by free-floating brown algae. 2. **Analyze the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Dicota - B) Euleria - C) Ectocarpus - D) Sargassum 3. **Understand the Context**: The North Atlantic Ocean is also known as the Sargasso Sea, which is famous for its unique floating algae. 4. **Recall Characteristics of the Algae**: The specific type of algae that is commonly associated with the Sargasso Sea is Sargassum, which is a type of brown algae. 5. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - **Dicota**: This is not found in the Atlantic Ocean. - **Euleria**: This is found in the Pacific Ocean, not the Atlantic. - **Ectocarpus**: This is also not found in the North Atlantic Ocean. 6. **Identify the Correct Answer**: Since Sargassum is the algae that covers the North Atlantic Ocean (Sargasso Sea), the correct answer is D) Sargassum. **Final Answer**: The part of the North Atlantic Ocean covered by free-floating brown alga is **Sargassum**. ---
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