Question

Mention two Characteristics of algae that are similar to plants also give one
example of a,
filamentous alga and explain why it is called so
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Answer 1

Answer:

Algae and plants are similar to each other as they both can prepare there own food through the process of photosynthesis from nutrients, sunlight, carbon dioxide water and chlorophyll.

Eg of Filamentous alga:-Spirogyra, Oscillatoria.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Similarlity:

1. Algae and Plants are both autotrophs, i.e they produce their own food via photosynthesis
2. Green Algae are known to contain the pigments Chlorophyll a & b and carotenoids which are also present in plants.

Filamentous:

Eg:- Spirogyra, Oscillatoria etc.

Explanation:

Filamentous Algae are formed by mesh of microscpoic plants consisting of filaments.

This Algae is commonly found on Rocks, Aquatic vegetation and also in deep pond waters.