Which of the following groups of kingdom $Protista$ is being described in the statements given below?
$(i)$ This group includes diatoms and golden algae.
$(ii)$ They are microscopic and float passively in water currents (plankton).
$(iii)$ Most of them are photosynthetic.
$(iv)$ They have deposits in their habitat; this accumulation over billions of years is referred to as 'diatomaceous earth'.

  • A
    Dinoflagellates
  • B
    Chrysophytes
  • C
    Euglenoids
  • D
    Slime moulds

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