Match the dinoflagellate characteristic with those it is most closely associated with.
-Mixotrophic

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Mixotrophic dinoflagellates are able to obtain nutrients through either osmotrophy, in which they absorb dissolved organic matter from their environment, or phagotrophy, in which they consume other organisms as food.

Answer: B
 Some species of dinoflagellates form important symbiotic relationships with coral, providing them with energy and contributing to the formation of coral reefs.

Answer: C
 Certain dinoflagellate species are known for producing toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, a potentially fatal illness in humans who consume contaminated shellfish.

Match the Dinoflagellate Characteristic with Those It Is Most Closely