The major difference between plants and algae is that plants have connective tissues for the transportation of water in the entire plant body while every cell of algae absorbs water from the source on its own. There is no connective tissue is algae. Secondly, the reproduction system of plants is more developed while that of algae is primitive. Thirdly, algae can be single-celled while plants are multicellular organisms. Another area of difference between plants and algae is photo respiration. Moreover, it is argued by the scientists that algae and plants may share the same ancestor but algae cannot be classified as plants.
Algae lack specialized tissues like roots, stems, and leaves that are present in plants. Instead, algae have simple structures for attachment and nutrient absorption.
the first plants appeared about 3000 years ago. the first plant was algae.
Algae and marine plants
Several marine animals eat red algae, including sea urchins, limpets, some species of fish, and certain marine snails. These animals play a role in controlling red algae populations and maintaining balance in marine ecosystems.
Red algae are primarily marine organisms known for their red pigment phycoerythrin and often contribute to coral reef structures. Euglenoid algae are unique in having both plant-like and animal-like characteristics, possessing chloroplasts for photosynthesis and the ability to move using flagella. Dinoflagellate algae are known for their two flagella and can be found in marine and freshwater environments; they can be photosynthetic or heterotrophic and are often associated with harmful algal blooms. Green algae, which include both unicellular and multicellular forms, are primarily freshwater organisms and share a close evolutionary relationship with land plants due to their chlorophyll a and b pigments.
Algae lack specialized tissues like roots, stems, and leaves that are present in plants. Instead, algae have simple structures for attachment and nutrient absorption.
both contain chlorophyll11 but plants are differentiate between stem,roots & leaves and algae can not be differentiate between stems,roots ant leaves.
The comprehensive marine plants list includes various types of seaweeds, seagrasses, and algae.
One key structural difference between algae and land plants is that algae lack true roots, stems, and leaves, while land plants have well-defined vascular tissues that support them. Algae also lack specialized structures for reproduction, such as flowers or cones, which are present in many land plants. Additionally, algae typically have a simpler body structure compared to the more complex structures seen in land plants.
"Algae" is a general term that includes plants and bacteria... but algae is a plant, and it does exist in reefs.
"Algae" is a general term that includes plants and bacteria... but algae is a plant, and it does exist in reefs.
Michael James Wynne has written: 'A checklist of benthic marine algae of the tropical and subtropical western Atlantic' -- subject- s -: Marine algae, Benthic plants 'Benthic marine algae from the Seychelles collected during the R/V Te Vega Indian Ocean expedition' -- subject- s -: Marine algae, Benthic plants
Some examples of marine plants include seaweed, kelp, seagrass, and algae. These plants play important roles in marine ecosystems by providing food and habitat for various marine organisms.
the first plants appeared about 3000 years ago. the first plant was algae.
Christian Wiencke has written: 'Biology of polar benthic algae' -- subject(s): Marine algae, Benthic plants 'Antarctic seaweeds' -- subject(s): Marine algae
The (plural) name for the simple marine plants is spelled algae.
Algae and marine plants