A Major Group of Marine Phytoplankton That is Essential to the Marine

Question

A major group of marine phytoplankton that is essential to the marine food chain includes
A) microsporidia.
B) dinoflagellates.
C) apicomplexan.
D) metamonads.
E) yeasts.

Accepted Answer

Dinoflagellates are a major group of marine phytoplankton and are essential to the marine food chain as they are primary producers and form the base of the food chain for many aquatic species. Other options such as microsporidia, apicomplexan, metamonads, and yeasts are not significant in the marine food chain.