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Which of the following organisms are known as chief producers in the oceans?

a
Dinoflagellates
b
Diatoms
c
Cyanobacteria
d
Euglenoids

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Diatoms are the food source of the entire aquatic food web including zooplanktons, aquatic insects, fishes and whales. Hence, diatoms are the chief ‘producers’ in the oceans.

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