Biological Classification · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?
Practice question from Biological Classification (Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?
- A.Dinoflagellates
- B.Euglenoids
- C.DiatomsCorrect answer
- D.Slime moulds
Solution
Diatoms are photosynthetic protists belonging to Chrysophytes. They have cell walls embedded with silica, making them indestructible, and they are the main photosynthetic producers in aquatic ecosystems ('chief producers in the oceans').
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