By Lebogang Siviya
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, Introduction
Phycology- the study of algae
Originates from the Latin word Phyko=
seaweed
They contain chlorophyll and chloroplast
Photo-autotrophic
Mostly aquatic
Thalloid body
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic
Unicellular and multicellular
Rigid cell wall mostly cellulose (some agar,
alginic acid)
, Ecology and distribution
Ubiquitous distribution but mostly aquatic
Habitats include
1. Aquatic algae
2. Terrestrial algae
3. Parasitic algae
4. Symbiotic algae
5. Algae with some special habitats