Dinoflagellates are called fire algae due to which characte…

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Protista Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Dinoflagellates are called fire algae due to which character :-

They appear like fire due to pigments

They produce fire due to friction

They occur on burnt places

They show bioluminescence

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Dinoflagellates are called “fire algae” because many species show bioluminescence, i.e., they emit light in water, making the sea glow at night.

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