Question

types of algae depending upon the pigments
present in them
giving two
examples of
each.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.Chlorophyceae – These are called green algae, due to the presence of pigments chlorophyll a and b. Examples are Chlamydomonas, Spirogyra, and Chara.

2.Phaeophyceae – Also called as brown algae, they are predominantly marine.

3.Rhodophyceae – They are the red algae because of the presence of the red pigment, r-phycoerythrin.