· Algae Algae (singular: alga) are photosynthetic, eukaryotic organisms that do not develop multicellular sex organs. Algae can be unicellular, or they may be large, multicellular organisms. Algae … · green algae Large group of marine and freshwater algae (phylum Chlorophyta). They are distinct from other algae by virtue of possessing cup-shaped chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll b, … · Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae [1]) are microorganisms that structurally resemble bacteria (they lack a nucleus and organelles ). However, unlike other bacteria, cyanobacteria … · Protista Background Classification Protozoa Algae Slime molds and water molds Disease-causing protists Beneficial protists Resources The kingdom Protista is the most diverse of all of the … dinoflagellates A division (Dinoflagellata) of protists that are heterotrophs but closely allied to brown algae and diatoms (they are sometimes classified as algae). Many have brown or yellow chromoplasts … · Chlorophyta (green algae) Division of algae which are typically green in colour. In common with higher land plants, green algae include chlorophylls a and b among their principal pigments, have … · Diatoms Algae are a very diverse group of simple, nucleated, plant-like aquatic organisms that are primary producers. Primary producers are able to utilize photosynthesis to create organic … · Rhodophyta (red algae) A group of Eukarya which are mostly red in colour; no flagellated cells are formed, and the storage product is a type of starch known as floridean starch. Sexual … · Chlorophyll Chlorophyll is a green pigment contained in the foliage of plants, giving them their notable coloration. This pigment is responsible for absorbing sunlight required for the production … · Evolution of Plants Plants, descended from aquatic green algal ancestors, first appeared on land more than 450 million years ago during or prior to the Ordovician period. This event preceded the …
