The following is a description of which type of algae? They spin as they are propelled forward. They possess two flagella, each of which rests within a groove encircling the organism. When moving, the longitudinal flagellum extends behind the cell propelling it forward, while the transverse flagellum beats within its groove and spins the cell.

A) Rhodophyceae
B) Alveolata (Dinoflagellates)
C) Synurales
D) Xanthophyceae (Yellow-Green Algae)
E) Chrysophyceae: The Golden-Brown Algae


B) Alveolata (Dinoflagellates)

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