Rhodophyceae are known as 'RED ALGAE' . Why?
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Description of Rhodophyceae (Red Algae):
They are commonly known as red algae due to the presence of a water soluble red pigment, r- phycoerythrin. The r-phycoerythrin is, however, present sufficiently and completely to mask the chlorophyll a, giving the characteristic red colouration.
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Description of Rhodophyceae (Red Algae):
They are commonly known as red algae due to the presence of a water soluble red pigment, r- phycoerythrin. The r-phycoerythrin is, however, present sufficiently and completely to mask the chlorophyll a, giving the characteristic red colouration.
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