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Decomposer protists are _______.A. DiatomsB. DinoflagellatesC. Slime MoldsD. Euglenoid

Aniket Singh , 11 Months ago
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The correct answer is C. Slime Molds.

Explanation:
Decomposer protists are organisms that break down dead or decaying organic material, contributing to nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

Slime Molds are a type of protist that feeds on decaying organic matter, making them important decomposers in ecosystems. They exist in two main stages: a vegetative plasmodial stage, where they move and engulf bacteria and other microorganisms, and a reproductive stage, where they form spore-producing fruiting bodies.
The other options are not decomposers:

Diatoms are photosynthetic protists that form part of plankton in aquatic environments.
Dinoflagellates are primarily marine plankton and are known for their role in red tides, but they are not decomposers.
Euglenoids are mostly flagellated protists, many of which are photosynthetic, and do not primarily act as decomposers.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Slime Molds.

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