Biology, asked by shayan3, 1 year ago

give the general characters of algae with two example

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Answered by premkumar007
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General characters of algae

Ø  Thalloid plant body

Ø  In Eichler’s system of classification, algae are placed in theDivision Thallophyta along with Fungi and Lichens.

Ø  Algae are autotrophs (synthesize food using light energy)

Ø  Algae differ from fungi in:

⊕. Presence of photosynthetic pigment – chlorophyll
⊕. Mode of nutrition (autotrophs)

Ø  Majority of algae are in aquatic habitat (fresh water or marine), some algae are terrestrial also

Ø  Algae are present in all parts of the world including Arctic and Antarctic regions (universal occurrence)

Ø  Sex organs are unicellular or multicellular

Answered by 1RADHIKAA1
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HI FRIEND

GENERAL CHARACTERS OF ALGAE : -

> If jacket cells are present, they have different origin

> There is a progressive complexity in the reproduction of different algal groups

> Embryos is not formed after zygote formation

> Show distinct alternation of generation

> Cellular organization may be prokaryotic or eukaryotic .

Example : Spirogyra and Macrocystis pyrifera

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