Which statement concerning diatoms is false?
A) They are responsible for about one-fifth of the photosynthetic carbon fixation on Earth.
B) Male gametes have flagella.
C) They cause red tides that are toxic to shellfish.
D) They are components of marine phytoplankton.
E) They store oil for energy and flotation.

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Diatoms do not cause red tides that are toxic to shellfish. Red tides are caused by other types of harmful algae blooms, such as dinoflagellates.

Which Statement Concerning Diatoms Is False