Algae Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of phaeophyta
A
Brown algae
Uses chlorophyll pigments a and c + fuxoxanthin
Largest and most complex, like cold water
2
Q
Characteristics of rhodophyta
A
Red algae
Uses chlorophyll pigments a and d + phycobilins
Deepest
3
Q
What part of algae is the hallus?
A
The main body
4
Q
What part of algae is the stipe?
A
Stem
5
Q
Characteristics of chlorophyta
A
Green algae
Uses chlorophyll pigments a and b + carotenoids
Shallowest, lives in photic zone