Question
Name the three groups of algae. How are they different from each other ?

Answer

The three groups of algae are :
(i) Red algae
(ii) Green algae
(iii) Brown algae
Red algaeGreen algae Brown algae
1. Contain chloro- phyll as well as red and blue pigments.Contain only chlorophyllContain brown pigments along with chlorophyll.
2. For example: laminaria, fucus.For example: chondrusFor example: chlamydomonas
3. Found in sea as well as fresh waterFound mostly in fresh waterFound in sea water

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