The green scum seen in the freshwater bodies is:
a. blue-green algae
b. red algae
c. green algae
d. both (a) and (c)
The answer is the option (d) both (a) and (c)
Both green and blue-green algae can be found in the green scum that is found in water bodies. The main reason for the bloom-forming algae's excessive growth is eutrophication, which occurs when phosphates or nitrates are present in the water body. The water body may get choked by such algal blooms. Hence, (d) is the correct option.