what is the basis of classification of algae?
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the presence or absence of pigment is the main basis of classification of algae.
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Presence of pigments which imparts traditional color on algae is the main basis for the classification of algae.
Chlorophyceae
- Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b
- Green
Phaeophyceae
- chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c, fuxoxanthin
- Brown
Rhodophyceae
chlorophyll a and chlorophyll d, phycoerythrin
Red
Now, algae are classified on different criteria such as:
Flagellation
Storage products
Cellular organization
Constitution of cell walls
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