Which Type of Eukaryotic Microbes Are Responsible for "Blooms" in Bodies

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which type of eukaryotic microbes are responsible for "blooms" in bodies of water and pond scum?​

• A)Ciliates ​
• B)​Diatoms
• C)Fungi​
• D)Lichens ​

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Definitions:

Mosses

Small, non-vascular plants that typically form dense green clumps or mats, often found in moist or shady locations.

Gametophyte

The haploid stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes through mitosis, leading to sexual reproduction.

Liverworts

A group of non-vascular plants belonging to the phylum Marchantiophyta, often found in moist, shaded environments.

Club Mosses

Ancient plants belonging to the division Lycopodiophyta, characterized by their club-shaped reproductive structures and resemblance to mosses.