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Red Algae
§ phylum Rhodophyta meaning "red plants"
§ contain chlorophyll a and reddish accessory pigment called phycobilin
( blue light disperses more than other coloured lights, so it reaches deep in the ocean where the red algae)
â–º absorbs blue light which allows red algae to live deeper in the ocean.
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Where does red algae live?
Red algae is found in all regions of the world. They are attached to the bottom or other hard surfaces, and are often most conspicious in the intertidal region of rocky coasts and in tide pools.
What makes certain red algae appear red?
They are red due to the pigment phycoerythrin found in the in the phycobilisomes atached to the thylakoid membrane.
What are the scientific classifications of seaweed?
Most algae, or seaweed contains a chloroplast that is similar to cyanobacteria. Chloroplasts are made up of circular DNA similar to those in cyanobacteria and represent reduced endosymbiotic cyanobacteria.
What are three types of multicellular algae?
1. Euglena 2. Diatoms 3. Dinoflagellate 4. Green Algae 5. Red Algae 6. Brown Algae
Are red algae and red marine algae the same?
No
Where does red algae live?
Red algae is found in all regions of the world. They are attached to the bottom or other hard surfaces, and are often most conspicious in the intertidal region of rocky coasts and in tide pools.
What makes certain red algae appear red?
They are red due to the pigment phycoerythrin found in the in the phycobilisomes atached to the thylakoid membrane.
Among red green brown algae which is found in deep waters?
brown algae
What are the scientific classifications of seaweed?
Most algae, or seaweed contains a chloroplast that is similar to cyanobacteria. Chloroplasts are made up of circular DNA similar to those in cyanobacteria and represent reduced endosymbiotic cyanobacteria.
Does the Sea ever appear to be Pink?
yes, during "red tide" which is when a certain species of algae blooms.
Why do they call it the red-sea what-chaphter in the bible?
The red sea is red because of algae lining the bottom gives it a reddish color. It is listed in exodus
What is the colour of chlorophyll c and d?
Chlorophyll C has a blue-green color and is mainly found in brown algae. Chlorophyll d is greenish yellow and is found in red algae.
What are three autotrophs found in an estuary?
An autotroph is a organism that produces complex organic compounds from a simple substance. Three that can be found in an estuary are green algae, red algae and cyanobacteria.
Are red algae and red marine algae the same?
No
What are three types of multicellular algae?
1. Euglena 2. Diatoms 3. Dinoflagellate 4. Green Algae 5. Red Algae 6. Brown Algae
What plants are at the ocean?
There are many plants found in the ocean. Some of these plants include kelp, seagrass, red algae, coralline algae, and coral.
What type of protist have chloroplast?
Algae: Green algae, even red algae but phycoerythrin over populates it which gives the red algae its red color.
