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The given statements describe a group of organisms.
(i) Instead of a cell wall they have a protein rich pellicible making their body flexible.
(ii) They have 2 flagella, a short and a long one.
(iii) They show mixotrophic nutrition
(iv) They are connecting link between plants and animals.
which of the following groups is referred to here?

A

Dinoflagellates

B

Slime moulds

C

Desmids and diatoms

D

Euglenoids

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D
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