Question

what is the basis of classification of algae​

Answer 1

Answer:

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'.

Answer 2

Answer:

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