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Algae and Phycology

Algae is a group of aquatic plants. They are considered simple due to the fact that they do not grow into distinct parts, like land plants. Seaweed is a type of algae. Phycology is the study of algae.

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What are three types of evidence that support the relationship between algae and plants?

  1. Both algae and plants contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that allows them to photosynthesize.
  2. They both possess cell walls made of cellulose, a structural component unique to photosynthetic organisms.
  3. Algae and plants share similar reproductive structures, such as spores or seeds, which indicate a common ancestry.