The dinoflagellate Pfiesteria piscicida can feed off algae and bacteria.They can also "steal" intact chloroplasts from algae and become photosynthetic.In the presence of large amounts of fish,Pfiesteria can secrete a toxin that kills fish,allowing it to feed on decaying fish matter.How would you classify this species?

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Pfiesteria can act as a predator by secreting a toxin to kill fish, a primary producer by acquiring intact chloroplasts and becoming photosynthetic, and a detritivore by feeding on decaying fish matter. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

The Dinoflagellate Pfiesteria Piscicida Can Feed Off Algae and Bacteria