Algae and Phycology

a food chain always starts with a green plant and the arrows show which way the energy travels. e.g- oak tree- catterpilar- blue tit but also, if you properly did a food chain it would start with the sun.

Yes, green algae can be used as a fertilizer because they are rich in nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that are beneficial for plant growth. When dried and ground into a powder, green algae can be applied to soil or compost to improve soil fertility and enhance plant growth. Additionally, green algae help in improving soil structure and promoting microbial activity in the soil.

Alga is not a heterotrophic organism. It is an autotrophic organism because it prepares its food on its own by using the phenomena of photosynthesis. Algae has chlorophyll (due to which it appears green) which helps it to capture the solar energy which helps it to prepare its food in the presence of water, nutrients & oxygen.

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.

Algae is pronounced al - gee or al - jee. Both are acceptable pronunciations.

Green algae requires stronger sunlight for it needs it to under go photosynthesis to make it gree. Red algae does too use photosynthesis, but not to the extent to turn it green. The closer to the surface, the more oxygen too, so the green algae must need more oxygen for respiration.

Three types of multicellular algae are brown algae (Phaeophyta), red algae (Rhodophyta), and green algae (Chlorophyta). Brown algae are predominantly found in marine environments, red algae can thrive in both marine and freshwater habitats, and green algae are diverse in their habitat preferences.

No, mosquitoes do not eat algae. Mosquitoes are a type of insect that feed on the blood of animals, including humans, to obtain the nutrients they need for reproduction. Algae are typically consumed by certain types of fish, aquatic invertebrates, and some species of insects, but not mosquitoes.

Yes, algae is a producer because it is capable of converting sunlight into energy through the process of photosynthesis. This allows algae to manufacture its own food and serve as a foundational element in the food chain, supporting various marine ecosystems.

Algae perform photosynthesis, taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen as a byproduct, similar to plants. They absorb carbon dioxide from the water around them and release oxygen through tiny pores on their surfaces called stomata.

Golden algae are photosynthetic organisms, using sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis. They also have the ability to consume organic material, such as bacteria or smaller algae, as a supplementary food source. This mix of autotrophic and heterotrophic feeding strategies allows golden algae to adapt to different environmental conditions.

Rhodophyta, commonly known as red algae, obtain nutrients primarily through photosynthesis. They contain chlorophyll and other pigments that enable them to absorb sunlight and convert it into energy. Some species may also absorb nutrients from their surroundings, such as dissolved minerals in water.

Yes, guppies are omnivorous and will eat algae as part of their diet. However, they should not rely solely on algae for nutrition and should be supplemented with other foods like fish flakes or live foods.

Algae can form in as quickly as a few hours to a few days, depending on the availability of nutrients, sunlight, and other environmental conditions. The growth of algae can be accelerated in nutrient-rich waters, leading to rapid bloom formation.

Yes, algae are producers... they are "the primary producers of the food chain

Yes - algae are photosynthetic organisms this means they produce their own food using sunlight so they are producers.

Yes, algae are producers... they are "the primary producers of the food chain

Yes - algae are photosynthetic organisms this means they produce their own food using sunlight so they are producers.

The three types of multicellular algae are red algae, brown algae, and green algae. These groups are classified based on their pigments, cell wall composition, and overall appearance. Each type of algae plays a unique role in aquatic ecosystems.

Most jellyfish are carnivores that prey on fish, crustaceans and any other swimming animals they can subdue with their venomous stinging cells. In turn, many other animals feed on jellyfish, including tuna, crustaceans, and other jellyfish. In other words, they are both predators, and prey.

Natural predators to algae include certain species of fish, various invertebrates like snails and sea urchins, and some types of microorganisms like certain bacteria and protozoa. These organisms help control algae populations by consuming them or competing for nutrients, thus maintaining a balance in aquatic ecosystems.

No, all algae is Eukaryotic, for they are in the kingdom Protista.

Chytrids are a type of fungi that typically have flagellated spores, distinguishing them from other fungal groups. They can be found in various habitats, including water and soil, and can be parasitic or saprophytic. Some chytrids are known to cause diseases in plants, animals, and other fungi.

Diatoms are so small that oxygen just passes through their bodies.

it is a producer (not nerdy stough )

spores are produced in sporangium which is reproductive part of sporophyta. spores germinate and give rise to gametophyta producing gametes both male and female. A male gamete(sperm) unites with a female gamete(egg) giving rise to a zygote which has 2x number of chromosomrs. The two stages of plant life is clearly seen in bryophytes,pteridophytes. But in modern day angiosperms, the sporophyte part of life cycle is very much reduced

Yes, they are. the plecostomus will eat algae, but feed them algae wafers daily and supplement their diet with fresh/cooked zucchini once a week. Fresh zucchini will need to be kept to the bottom of the aquarium. Do all of the feedings at night because plecostomus are nocturnal.

I disagree. Actually, coryadoras do a MUCH better job at eating algae. Also, otocinclus and mystery snails, too. I'd recommend against a plecostamus unless it's a dwarf kind, and understand that they put out more waste than they remove from the tank. They're hardly worth the bother.