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explain the three criteria used in classification of algae


laluwaikhom62 24th Feb, 2021
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harshitasharansrivastava Student Expert 24th Feb, 2021

Hello Dear,

The three classification of algae is given below:

Chlorophyceae – These are called green algae, due to the presence of pigments chlorophyll a and b. Examples are Chlamydomonas, Spirogyra, and Chara

Phaeophyceae – Also called as brown algae, they are predominantly marine. They have chlorophyll a, c, carotenoids and xanthophyll pigments. Examples are Dictyota, Laminaria, and Sargassum

Rhodophyceae They are the red algae because of the presence of the red pigment, r-phycoerythrin. Examples are Porphyra, Gracilaria, and Gelidium.

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