Rhodophyceae Flashcards
What are members of Rhodophyceae commonly called?
Red algae
What pigment predominates in red algae?
r-phycoerythrin
Where are the majority of red algae found?
Marine environments, particularly in warmer areas
In what types of water regions do red algae occur?
Both well-lighted regions near the surface and at great depths
What is the structure of most red algae thalli?
Multicellular
What type of starch is stored as food in red algae?
Floridean starch
Floridean starch is similar in structure to which two substances?
- Amylopectin
- Glycogen
How do red algae usually reproduce vegetatively?
By fragmentation
What type of spores do red algae produce asexually?
Non-motile spores
How do red algae reproduce sexually?
By non-motile gametes
What are members of Rhodophyceae commonly called?
Red algae
What pigment predominates in red algae?
r-phycoerythrin
Where are the majority of red algae found?
Marine environments, particularly in warmer areas
In what types of water regions do red algae occur?
Both well-lighted regions near the surface and at great depths
What is the structure of most red algae thalli?
Multicellular
