Commander d'Albuquerque's goal in controlling ships' movements was to:
A. allow only allied kingdoms to trade in the Indian Ocean.
B. intimidate locals into converting to Christianity.
C. personally enrich himself and his officers.
D. ensure Portugal's complete domination of Indian Ocean trade.

c. dinoflagellates are known to be mixotrophic plankton, which combines photosythensis and phagotrophy, or the ingestion of their prey.

Answered by BravoDelta96 | 2024-06-10

In 2005, the algal bloom responsible for the 'red tide' was primarily composed of dinoflagellates, leading to toxic conditions that disrupted shellfish harvesting in Newfoundland, Maine, and Massachusetts. Dinoflagellates are planktonic organisms known for their ability to produce toxins, significantly impacting marine life and human activities. Thus, the correct answer is option c. dinoflagellates .
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Answered by BravoDelta96 | 2025-01-09