Question

What is red tide?

• A. Accumulation of cell wall deposits of red algae is called red tide
• B. Accumulation of red blood cells in water
• C. Coloration of water due to rapid multiplication of red dianoflagellates
• D. Spread of chrysophytes due to rapid reproduction

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Coloration of water due to rapid multiplication of red dianoflagellates

Red tide is the coloration of water due to very rapid multiplication of red dianoflagellates. Chemicals released due to this rapid growth are harmful for aquatic life.