Which organism caused the devastating potato famine in Ireland?

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11 May 2018
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

The Irish potato famine was caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, a water mold responsible for late blight disease in potatoes. The other options, such as dinoflagellates, Klebs, and Physarum polycephalum, are unrelated to this historical event.

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