Dinoflagellates glow in the dark because-

  • A
    They contain a high amount of phosphorus in their bodies.
  • B
    Their body is surrounded by a bioluminescent layer.
  • C
    They absorb light and emit a portion of it.
  • D
    Due to the presence of bioluminescent granules.

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In which form are Protista $NOT$ observed?

Provide definitions/explanations for the following terms:
$(1)$ Paramylon
$(2)$ Ascocarp

Holophytic nutrition is found in

$A$: Holophytic protistans are important phytoplanktons and they contribute $80\%$ of the total photosynthesis.
$R$: They lack chemosynthetic nutrition and utilize non-sulphur organic compounds as the source of electron and proton in carbon assimilation.

The scientist who coined the term 'Protista' to include both plant-like and animal-like unicellular organisms was

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