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9. Differentiate between the following:-

                (i) red algae and brown algae

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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

 

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