9 Questions
Who is considered the father of phycology, the study of algae?
Friedrich Traugott Kützing
What is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in most algae?
Chlorophyll
Which group of algae is known for its glass-like cell walls made of silica?
Diatoms
What is the term for the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae that forms lichens?
Mutualism
Which type of algae are primarily responsible for harmful algal blooms, also known as red tides?
Dinoflagellates
Which type of algae is known for forming the base of aquatic food webs?
Green algae
What is the term for the non-motile, asexual spores produced by some algae?
Akinetes
Which class of algae is characterized by the presence of fucoxanthin pigment?
Phaeophyceae (Brown algae)
Which type of reproduction is common in unicellular algae?
Binary fission
Study Notes
Algae Study Notes
Fathers of Phycology
- Friedrich Traugott Kützing is considered the father of phycology, the study of algae.
Photosynthesis in Algae
- Chlorophyll is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in most algae.
Characteristics of Algae
- Diatoms are known for their glass-like cell walls made of silica.
Symbiotic Relationships
- Lichens are formed through a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae, known as mutualism.
Harmful Algal Blooms
- Dinoflagellates are primarily responsible for harmful algal blooms, also known as red tides.
Aquatic Food Webs
- Green algae are known for forming the base of aquatic food webs.
Reproduction in Algae
- Akinetes are non-motile, asexual spores produced by some algae.
- Binary fission is a common type of reproduction in unicellular algae.
Characteristics of Algae Classes
- Brown algae (Phaeophyceae) are characterized by the presence of fucoxanthin pigment.
Specialized Cells in Algae
- Chlamydospores are specialized cells in some green algae that can withstand harsh environmental conditions.
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