Algae
By Lebogang Siviya
1
, 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
By Lebogang Siviya
1
, 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