Identify the given figure of a algae and explain the characteristics o

1.	Identify the given figure of a algae and explain the characteristics of its class with the help of following points: Habitat, Plant body, photosynthetic pigments, cell wall, stored food
Answer» The given figure is of Gracillaria. It belongs to class Rhodophyceae (Red algae). Characteristics of Rhodophyceae: 1. Habitat: These are found in marine as well as fresh water on the surface, deep sea and brackish water. 2. Plant body: Plant body is thalloid. 3. Photosynthetic pigments: Cells contain chlorophyll-a, chlorophylld and phycoerythrin. 4. Cell wall: Cell wall is made up of cellulose and pectin glued with other carbohydrates. 5. Stored food: Stored food is in the form of Floridean starch.

Identify the given figure of a algae and explain the characteristics of its class with the help of following points: Habitat, Plant body, photosynthetic pigments, cell wall, stored food

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The given figure is of Gracillaria. It belongs to class Rhodophyceae (Red algae).

Characteristics of Rhodophyceae:

1. Habitat: These are found in marine as well as fresh water on the surface, deep sea and brackish water.

2. Plant body: Plant body is thalloid.

3. Photosynthetic pigments: Cells contain chlorophyll-a, chlorophylld and phycoerythrin.

4. Cell wall: Cell wall is made up of cellulose and pectin glued with other carbohydrates.

5. Stored food: Stored food is in the form of Floridean starch.