The accessory pigment phycoerythrin is dominant in the ________ group of algae, which mostly lack flagella, have multicellular lifestyles, and occur in marine waters. Those in particular which deposit calcium carbonate in coral reef systems are classified as ________ algae.
A) chlorophyte / coralline
B) chlorophyte / rhodolithic
C) rhodophyte / coralline
D) rhodophyte / rhodolithic

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The dominant pigment phycoerythrin is found in the rhodophyte group of algae, which are mostly multicellular and lack flagella. These algae mostly occur in marine waters. Additionally, those which deposit calcium carbonate in coral reef systems are classified as coralline algae. Therefore, the best choice is C, rhodophyte/coralline.

The Accessory Pigment Phycoerythrin Is Dominant in the ________ Group