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Algae, Ellan Mustafa - Ghalia AlKhuraisi - Coggle Diagram
Algae
Diversity types
Euglenoids
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they can photosynthesize but do not have a cell wall, but they have a pellicle instead
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Dinoflagellates
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can be a serious threat because when it's involved it produces a toxin, the toxin is ingested by shells which are ingested by humans
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Some are autotrophic, some are heterotrophic
Some are bioluminescent, meaning they emit light
Green Algae
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they have cells and store food as carbohydrates. many scientists think there is an evolutionary link between green algae and plants.
Can be unicellular, multicellular, or colonial
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Red Algae
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Phycobilin absorbs blue and violet light that penetrates deeper into the water, allowing red algae to live underwater deeper than other algae
used to thicken puddings, syrups, and shampoos
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Chrysophtes
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they have carotenoids as a photosynthetic pigment which is why their algae is yellow-green or golden-brown.
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Diversity
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Algae are classified using three criteria: pigment type, method of food storage, and cell wall composition.
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