Under what environmental conditions would it be MOST advantageous for the photoautotrophic dinoflagellate Peridinium limbatum to reproduce asexually?

A. Increasing water acidity levels caused by rising concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide
B. Fluctuating seasonal water temperatures
C. Increasing concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus caused by fertilizer runoff
D. Decreasing light availability caused by an increase in suspended particles


Answer: C

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