Question

Blue green algae is an example of _________

Answer 1

Answer:

Blue green algae is an example of :- Cyanophyceae

Explaination:

Cyanophyceae are the algal bacteria with photosynthetic capabilities. They are also known as blue-green algae (BGA) due to its blue color.

Answer 2

Answer:

Blue-green algae are an example of photosynthetic and prokaryotic microorganisms.

Explanation:

• Blue-green algae are also known as cyanobacteria, they are classified under the kingdom of Monera.
• Monerans are unicellular or prokaryotic organisms.
• They contain chlorophyll a, along with pigments such as phycobilin & carotenoids.
• They are found naturally in marine & freshwater systems.
• They form 'blooms' or 'algal blooms' when accumulated in large amounts.
• Almost all of their species can form floating mats by floating on the water surface.
• They produce their food by photosynthesis.
• They reproduce asexually either by spore formation & fermentation or by binary or multiple fission