Algae Flashcards

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Characteristics of phaeophyta

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Brown algae
Uses chlorophyll pigments a and c + fuxoxanthin
Largest and most complex, like cold water

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Characteristics of rhodophyta

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Red algae
Uses chlorophyll pigments a and d + phycobilins
Deepest

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What part of algae is the hallus?

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The main body

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What part of algae is the stipe?

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Stem

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Characteristics of chlorophyta

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Green algae
Uses chlorophyll pigments a and b + carotenoids
Shallowest, lives in photic zone

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