Why Can Red Algae Grow at Greater Depths Than Most

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why can red algae grow at greater depths than most other photosynthetic organisms?

• A)Their accessory pigments absorb enough light to thrive in dim light.
• B)They are adapted to live at greater pressures.
• C)They grow to be extremely long, and can reach into the euphotic zone.
• D)They are partly heterotrophic, obtaining energy from captured zooplankton.

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