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Which of the following groups of organisms are included under chrysophytes?

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • Diatoms and desmids (golden algae)
  • Diatoms and dinoflagellates
  • Euglenoids
  • Slime moulds
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Chrysophytes include diatoms and desmids. They belong to the division Chrysophyta/Bacillariophyta.
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