The blooms of which one of the following make the red tides
Correct answer: B. Dinoflagellates
- A. The euglenoids
- B. Dinoflagellates
- C. Diatoms
- D. Red algae
Explanation
This question tests knowledge of marine biology and algal blooms, important for medical students in understanding environmental toxicology. Dinoflagellates is completely correct, as they are the primary cause of red tides. Other options refer to unrelated organisms or blooms, risking misunderstanding of ecological and health impacts.
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