Q45 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany

Water bloom is generally caused by

  • A
    green algae
  • Correct answer
    B
    blue-green algae
  • C
    bacteria
  • D
    Hydrilla

Solution

Water blooms are formed by the growth of some microscopic or semi-microscopic algae such as Anabaena, Arthrospira, Nodularia, Nostoc etc. Water blooms may be harmful because they are indirectly responsible for fish mortality due to depletion of oxygen.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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