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Gonyaulax is a protist which

a
causes an algal bloom where its rapid multiplication changes the sea colour.
b
leads to the formation of diatomaceous earth.
c
behaves like a heterotroph in the absence of sunlight.
d
has a infectious spore-like stage in their life cycle and has a staggering effect on the human population.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Red dinoflagellates (Example: Gonyaulax) undergo such rapid multiplication and cause algal bloom that they make the sea appear red (red tides).

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