"Fire algae" belongs to group :-

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Protista Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Pyrrophyta

Chrysophyta

Euglenophyta

Rhodophyta

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• Fire algae refers to dinoflagellates, which belong to the group Pyrrophyta.

• They are called so because some species cause bioluminescence (“sea sparkle”) and red tides.

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