Asked by kelby popiel on Apr 26, 2024
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The failure of the potato crop and the subsequent Irish famine in the mid-1800s was due mainly to which group?
A) slime molds
B) apicomplexans
C) zooplankton
D) brown algae
E) water molds
Water Molds
Heterotrophic protists (stramenopiles) that grow as a mesh of nutrient-absorbing filaments.
Irish Famine
A period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration in Ireland between 1845 and 1852 that was caused by potato blight.
Potato Crop
A cultivated plant of the species Solanum tuberosum, grown for its edible tubers.
- Distinguish specific protists of significance in health or economic contexts.
- Outline the pivotal functions and relevance of protists in natural ecosystems.
Verified Answer
MJ
Manreet JhajjApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The failure of the potato crop and the subsequent Irish famine in the mid-1800s was due mainly to water molds, specifically the species Phytophthora infestans, which caused the potato blight.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish specific protists of significance in health or economic contexts.
- Outline the pivotal functions and relevance of protists in natural ecosystems.