Multiple choice

A doctor told a couple that their son is suffering from dermatitis, which is a severe skin disease. Which of the following algae is associated with dermatitis?

  1. Anabaena

  2. Cylindrospermopsis

  3. Nodularia

  4. Microcystis aeruginosa

  5. Oscillatoria

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Oscillatoria is blue greenish in colour, usually free floating or entwined with other algae. It is widespread. There are approximately 150 known species of which 47 are known to occur in Australia. Some species causes contact irritation leading to severe dermatitis.