Which of these statements about dinoflagellates is False?
A)They possess two flagella.
B)Some cause red tides.
C)Their walls are composed of cellulose plates.
D)Many types contain chlorophyll.
E)Their dead cells accumulate on the seafloor, and are mined to serve as a filtering material.

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Dinoflagellates are unicellular organisms that possess two flagella and cellulose plates on their outer surface. Many types of dinoflagellates contain chlorophyll and are photosynthetic. Some species are responsible for causing harmful algal blooms, commonly known as red tides. However, their dead cells do not accumulate on the seafloor and are not mined as filtering material. This statement is false.

Which of These Statements About Dinoflagellates Is False