9. Differentiate between the following:-
(i) red algae and brown algae
Differences between red algae and brown algae are as follows:
Red algae | Brown algae |
Red algae possess chlorophyll a, d, and phycoerythrin | Brown algae consist of chlorophyll a, c, and fucoxanthin |
They contain Floridean starch as reserve food material | Brown algae contain laminarin and mannitol as reserve food material |
Cell walls are composed of cellulose, pectin, and phycocolloids. | The cell wall is composed of cellulose and algin |
Examples include Irish moss, coralline algae, etc. | Kelp, rockweed (Fucus), etc. |
Red algae due to the presence of red pigment phycoerythrin, are grouped under Rhodophyceae | Brown algae due to the presence of fucoxanthin a brown pigment is grouped under Phaeophyceae |