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Well, some algae ARE plants; green algae and brown algae (and maybe glauco algae depending on who you ask). For the most part the others are protists.
Depending on how specific you want to get this question can get pretty complicated. There are some pretty cool and obscure forms of algae out there. I am sure if this question has to do with a test or something in mid/high school the question should refer to a particular definition of algae and a particular definition of plants as pertains to the text used in the class, but in the real world this question is unanswerable as it stands because there are too many kinds of plants and too many kinds of algae. To cite differences specific types of each must be specified.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are several differences between algae and plants. Algae can be unicellular or multicellular. Plants are only multicellular. Plants also have roots and leaves and stems to get nutrients. Algae can only get nutrients from the water.
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∙ 13y agoWell algae is mostly on waters' surfaces or in water (pretty much anything having to do with water). Plants are just...well, you know, plants. Trees, grass...you know what I mean. Well, I know lots more, but you said only one reason, so...there you go! Hope this helps!
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∙ 11y agoThey do not have roots, stems, or leaves
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Algae come under primitive plants as these ahve varity of forms ranging from unicellular to multicellular colonial and filamentous and have undifferentiated body.
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∙ 13y agoPlants need support on land, Algae doesn't live on land so it doesn't need support,it lives in the water all the time.
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∙ 13y agoPlants have a cuticle, while algae do not.
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∙ 9y agoThey do not have roots, stems, or leaves
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∙ 13y agoalgae is spelled a-l-g-a-e.
plants is spelled p-l-a-n-t-s.
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What are differences between algae and land plants?
LAND PLANTS or The embryophytes are the most familiar group of plants. They include ferns , mosses, trees , plants and various other green land plants. All are complex multicellular eukaryotes with specialized reproductive organs. With very few exceptions, embryophytes obtain their energy through photosynthesis (that is, by absorbing light); and they synthesize their food from carbon dioxide.ALGAE Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celledforms to the giant kelp. There are many types of algae, but only red and green algae are considered plants.
How do do scientists study evolution of plants?
Plants and green algae have the same types of chlorophyll and carotenoids in their cells so scientists think plants and green algae have a common ancestor.
Are plants safe for tadpoles to eat?
Plants are safe for tadpoles to eat and are one of their favorite foods. Tadpoles also like to eat algae which can be found growing on plants.
What is one important difference between chlamydomonas and volvox?
Chlamydamonas are only single-celled algae whereas Volvox can have between 500-50,000 cells - Jacob Alexander the Great Peter Mufassa tha Rillis' Lessard
What is a single cell chlorophyll containing plant?
Unicellular cells are plants that are composed of only one cell. Unicellular plants are very rare and not visible to the naked eye.
One difference between algae and plants is that?
Algae are plants.
What is the name of one similarity between algae and plants Name one difference?
They do not have roots, stems, or leaves Edited answer: Algae come under primitive plants as these ahve varity of forms ranging from unicellular to multicellular colonial and filamentous and have undifferentiated body.
What is the difference between plants and green algae?
Green algae is a primitive form of plant. It IS a plant WRONG!!!green algae is a protist don't put it on the internet if you know it isn't right. Actually, some forms of green algae are now classified in the Kingdom Plantae right along with green land plants. For example, the Divisions Chlorophyta and Charophyta are considered plants. Both of the above answers are incorrect in that the first one is too inclusive (not all green algae are considered plants) while the second one is too exclusive (SOME green algae are considered plants). So, you might take your own advice: don't put it on the Internet until you KNOW it is right.
What are differences between algae and land plants?
LAND PLANTS or The embryophytes are the most familiar group of plants. They include ferns , mosses, trees , plants and various other green land plants. All are complex multicellular eukaryotes with specialized reproductive organs. With very few exceptions, embryophytes obtain their energy through photosynthesis (that is, by absorbing light); and they synthesize their food from carbon dioxide.ALGAE Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celledforms to the giant kelp. There are many types of algae, but only red and green algae are considered plants.
What is the two difference between plants and human systems?
Humans eat and plants use photosynthesis Theres one
What is the difference between a naturalist and a botanist?
Te difference is one eats flowers (botonist) and a naturalist studies plants
How can algae be responsible for the production of more oxygen then terrestrial or land plants?
Terrestrial plants means plants that live on land, are you asking for a comparison between hydrophytes (aquatic plants) and terrestrial plants (land plants) in regards to the symbiotic relationship with algae and which relationship does the algae produce more oxygen?
What is the difference between plants that make seeds and plants that do not make seeds?
one makes seeds and another does not make seeds
What is the scientific names for the classes of nonvascular plants?
Names of classes in nonvascular plants are Algae, Fungi and Bryophytes. As one proceeds from Algae to Bryophytes the complexity of plant body is increased.
How do do scientists study evolution of plants?
Plants and green algae have the same types of chlorophyll and carotenoids in their cells so scientists think plants and green algae have a common ancestor.
What is one major difference between ferns and the other seedless vascular plants?
leaf shape is the answer.
How do you spell algi?
ALGAE : any of a group of aquatic plants, ranging from one-celled plankton to large seaweeds.
