Question : What is the basis of classification of algae ?

1.	Question : What is the basis of classification of algae ?
Answer» Solution :Algae are classified based on PIGMENTS `&` colour of the THALLUS. a. Chlorophyceae : Greenalgae DUE to the presence of the pigments chlorophyll a and b. b. Phaeophycea : Brown algae due to the presence of the pigments chlorophyll a and c and FUCOXANTHIN a and d. c. RHODOPHYCEAE : Red algae due to the presence of phycoerythrin (red colour) and chlorophyll and d.

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