what is the basic of classification of algae?
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Explanation:
The presence or absence of pigments is the main basis of classification of algae. Chlorophyceae: Chlorophyll a and b are present in them and impart green colour. Chlorophyceae are also called 'blue-green algae'. Phaeophyceae: Chlorophyll a and c and fuxoxanthin are present.
Answer:
THERE ARE THREE MAIN ALGAE
Explanation:
CKASSIFICATION:Chlorophyceae - These are called green algae,due to the presence of pigment chlorophyll.
example are Chlamydomonas,spirogyra,and chara. Phaephyceae - also called as brown algae, they are predominantly marine.
The red algae are classified into the phylum Rhodophyta as one phylum of the supergroup Archaeplastida with two sister phyla, the viridiplantae and Glaucophyta. the Rhodophyta has been traditionally classified into two classes,the BANGIOPHYCEAE and FLORIDEOPHYCEAE
