Categories: All - ecology - characteristics - morphology

by Khairina Alya 8 years ago

448

PHAEOPHYTA

Phaeophyta, commonly known as brown algae, are predominantly found in marine environments, particularly in the intertidal zones. These organisms are notable for their life cycle which includes a sexual alternation of generations.

PHAEOPHYTA

PHAEOPHYTA

Life Cycle

have a sexual alternation of generations

Morphology

live in the intertidal zone
gas-filled floatation bladders
No unicellular or colonial
Largest photosynthetic organism

Ecology

Fucoid communities
The Sargasso sea
Kelp forest

Characteristics

Cell wall( celulose)
Chlorophyl a and c
multicellular
Macroscopic
Brownish colour