Question

What is the basis of classification of algae​

Answer 1

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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

The presence or absence of pigments is the main basis of classification of algae:-

1. Chlorophyceae - In this type of algae Chlorophyll a and b are present and impart green colour pigment. These are also called as ‘blue-green algae’.

2. Phaeophyceae - This type of algae Chlorophyll a and c along with fucoxanthin are present. Fucoxanthin imparts brown colour to the algae . And are also known as ‘brown algae’.

3. Rhodophyceae - These algae has chlorophyll a and d and phycoerythrin are present. It imparts red colour. And are also called ‘red algae’.