Microalgae are microscopic organisms that can perform photosynthesis to produce energy. They are found in various aquatic environments and play a vital role in marine ecosystems by serving as a source of food for many marine organisms. Microalgae are also used in various industries, such as food production and biofuel generation.
I totally disagree with calling it a microalgae, but some people do. It is not capable of photosynthesis, although it is distantly related to organisms such as diatoms and the brown algae, which are. It is an oomycete in the order Thraustochytriales. The common name for this group is thraustochytrid.
No, diatoms are not fungi. Diatoms are a type of phytoplankton, which are photosynthetic microorganisms belonging to the group of algae. Fungi are a separate kingdom of organisms that are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter.
well algea is a nippy and yeast is a whippey
Can be both. There are plenty of unicellular algae, such as Euglena, but most plants you see underwater are algae too (as long as they don't have flowers; a water lily is not an alga), and these are obviously multicellular. :P Oh, by the way, the singular is alga. One alga, two algae. ^^
Algae can be multicellular, such as brown algae (like kelp) or red algae (like nori). They can also be unicellular, such as green algae (like Chlorella) or diatoms. Algae exhibit a wide range of forms and structures, allowing them to thrive in various aquatic environments.
Melanie N. Johansen has written: 'Microalgae' -- subject(s): Biomass energy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Microalgae
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Algaculture is the business of farming of algae, microalgae, and macroalgae, including kelp and seaweed.
I totally disagree with calling it a microalgae, but some people do. It is not capable of photosynthesis, although it is distantly related to organisms such as diatoms and the brown algae, which are. It is an oomycete in the order Thraustochytriales. The common name for this group is thraustochytrid.
Microalgae are consumed by a variety of organisms across different ecosystems. Zooplankton, such as copepods and krill, are primary grazers of microalgae in aquatic environments. Additionally, larger fish, shellfish, and some marine mammals also feed on these tiny plants, either directly or indirectly through the food web. In freshwater systems, small invertebrates and certain species of fish also play a role in consuming microalgae.
Some methods to increase the oil content of microalgae include genetic engineering to enhance lipid production, optimizing growth conditions such as adjusting light intensity and nutrient availability, and using stress-inducing techniques like nitrogen deprivation to promote lipid accumulation in the cells. Additionally, selection and cultivation of high-oil producing strains can also help to increase the overall oil content of microalgae.
as they are filter feeder, it filter phytoplankton as food. just give them phytoplankton such as diatoms and microalgae..
Vivienne Cassie Cooper has written: 'A contribution to the study of New Zealand diatoms' -- subject(s): Diatoms 'Revised checklist of the freshwater algae of New Zealand (excluding diatoms and charophytes)' -- subject(s): Freshwater algae 'Microalgae' -- subject(s): Microalgae
Microalgae, flat winkles, and limpets are all biotic components of an ecosystem, as they are living organisms. Microalgae are simple, photosynthetic microorganisms, while flat winkles and limpets are types of mollusks. They interact with each other and their environment, playing roles in nutrient cycling and food webs. In contrast, abiotic components are non-living factors like water, sunlight, and minerals.
Wafa M. Al-Amri has written: 'Investigation of the structure of photosystem 1 isolated from the chloroplast of higher plants and microalgae'
The organism with the highest crude protein content is often considered to be certain species of microalgae, particularly spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), which can contain up to 60-70% protein by dry weight. Other organisms with high protein content include certain types of soybeans and legumes, but microalgae generally surpass them in crude protein concentration. Additionally, some species of bacteria, like Methylophilus methylotrophus, also exhibit very high protein levels.
These algae utilize chlorophyll a in photosynthesis. There is a big difference between the species of this genus with other microalgae. Nannocloropsis algae have neither chlorophyll b nor chlorophyll c.