Question
Differentiate between the following:
Red algae and brown algae
Solution
Red algae and brown algae Red algae Brown algae:
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Brown algae |
Red algae |
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1. Major pigment is chlorophyll a, c and fucoxanthin. |
1. Major pigment is chlorophyll a, d and phycoerytherin. |
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2. Mannitol and laminarin is the stored food. |
2. Floridean starch is the stored food. |
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3. Cell wall is made up of cellulose and align. |
3. Cell wall is made up of cellulose, pectin and poly-sulphate esters. |
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4. Flagella present |
4. Flagella absent |
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5. Usually found in brackish water or slat water. |
5. Usually found in salt water and some in fresh water. |
