Select the correct statement:
Correct answer: C. Members of kingdom Protista are primarily aquatic
- A. Cholera, typhoid, and tetanus are well-known diseases caused by viruses.
- B. Dinoflagellates, euglenoids and slime moulds are placed under kingdom Monera
- C. Members of kingdom Protista are primarily aquatic
- D. Dinoflagellates are the chief 'producers' in the oceans
Explanation
The kingdom Protista consists of a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, many of which are found in aquatic environments. Protists can be found in freshwater, marine habitats, and even moist terrestrial environments. They include various organisms such as algae, protozoa, and slime moulds.
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About Kingdom Protista
Kingdom Protista contains mainly unicellular eukaryotes, although some forms are colonial or multicellular, with varied nutritional and reproductive methods. Questions examine protozoans, algae and examples such as Amoeba, Paramecium and Euglena, while distinguishing protists from prokaryotes, fungi and true plants.
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