Multiple Choice
Why can red algae grow at greater depths than most other photosynthetic organisms?
A) Their accessory pigments absorb enough light to thrive in dim light.
B) They are adapted to live at greater pressures.
C) They grow to be extremely long, and can reach into the euphotic zone.
D) They are partly heterotrophic, obtaining energy from captured zooplankton.
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