Q45 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany
Water bloom is generally caused by
- Agreen algae
- Correct answerBblue-green algae
- Cbacteria
- DHydrilla
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'.