Algae Classification

Which classification system of algae primarily uses phylogeny to define phyla?

Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be considered when distinguishing algal groups?

Which feature is a shared characteristic of Chlorophyceae?

Which cellular feature is characteristic of Chlorophyta?

Which statement accurately describes sexual reproduction in Chlorophyceae?

Which characteristic differentiates Charophyceae from other classes of green algae?

Which genus is classified within the class Pleurastrophyceae?

What ecological characteristic is most representative of the class Prasinophyceae?

Which of the following genera belongs to the class Ulvophyceae?

Which feature is characteristic of the Division Chromophyta?

What distinguishes centric diatoms from pennate diatoms?

Which ecological role is particularly significant for species in the class Bacillariophyceae?

What feature characterizes the class Bicosoecaeae?

What shared characteristic defines the class Chrysophyceae, also known as golden algae?

Which of the following describes a key feature of the class Dictyochophyceae?

What is a unique characteristic of the flagella in species belonging to the Order Pedinellales?

What is the function of siliceous skeletons in Dictyochales?

Which feature is notable in the class Eustigmatophyceae?

Which algal class is characterized by having a hairlike appendage called a haptonema between two flagella?

What role do coccolithophorids play concerning global warming?

Which structural feature is characteristic of Raphidophyceae (Chloromonadophyceae)?

Which class includes algae with species such as Tribonema and Vaucheria?

Which description applies to Division Cryptophyta?

Which pigment is characteristic of photosynthetic species within Division Rhodophyta?

What is a key structural component associated with phycobiliproteins in Rhodophyta (red algae)?

Rhodophyta contribute significantly to which marine ecosystem?

Which statement describes a unique aspect of Division Dinoflagellata (Pyrrophyta)?

What is the significance of cellulosic plates in many dinoflagellates?

What is a characteristic feature of the nucleus in resting (interphase) dinoflagellates?

What is a shared feature for algae in Division Euglenophyta?

What type of nutrient storage is characteristic of Class Euglenophyceae?

Which structural feature characterizes the mitochondria of Euglenophyceae?

Match the scientist to their contribution to algal classification: Vaucher

Match the scientist to their contribution to algal classification: Link and Brown

Match the scientist to their contribution to algal classification: Agardh

Which of Fritsch's algal classes does NOT belong?

According to the information provided, which of Tilden's classification criterion does NOT belong?

What did Chapman and Chapman (1973) divide algae into?