Question

What is the basis of classification of algae?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Chlorophyceae

Phaeophyceae

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 2

Answer:

There are three main classification of algae:

Explanation:

1- Chlorophycene: There are called green algae due to the presence of pigments chlorophyll.

2- Phaeophyceal: Also called as Brown algae,they predominanty marine.

3- Rhodophyceae: They are the red algae because of the red pigment,r phycoerythrin.Examples are Porphyra,Gracilaria and Gelidium.