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Does algae fall under the plant kingdom or thr protista kingdom? Why does blue-green algae fall under thr kingdom monera if it is a kind of algae?
Thanks for any help in advance!
Thanks for any help in advance!
Thank you!jim mcnamara said:They are called algae because it is easy to cubbyhole something that way. People feel better when they can put a name to something, that way they feel like they know about it.
Algae grow mostly underwater and do not have a plant body. Red algae grow to be huge (15m) plant-like organisms with modifications that look like stems and leaves. Single celled "green algae" like Chlorella can grow in a mat on the side of a tree.
What this tells you: "algae" is a common non-scientific group term, like ornamental shrub or chaparral. It has little to do with taxonomy and everything to do with the history of language. Putting red or or green or blue-green in front of the word algae is slightly better, but still seldom scientific.
If you read the link it discusses things in detail which is not feasible here on PF.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algae
The purpose of classifying algae is to organize and categorize the different types of algae based on their characteristics, such as cell structure, pigmentation, and reproduction methods. This allows scientists to better understand the diversity and relationships among algae species.
Algae are classified based on their cellular organization, photosynthetic pigments, and reproductive structures. They are divided into six main divisions: Cyanobacteria, Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta, Phaeophyta, Bacillariophyta, and Dinophyta.
Unicellular algae are composed of a single cell, while multicellular algae are made up of many cells. Multicellular algae also have more specialized structures and functions compared to unicellular algae, allowing them to perform more complex tasks such as reproduction and movement.
The main characteristics used to classify algae include their cell structure, photosynthetic pigments, and reproductive structures. Other factors such as habitat, size, and ecological role may also be considered.
Understanding the classification of algae is important for several reasons. It allows us to better understand the diversity and relationships among algae species, which can help in conservation efforts and the development of new technologies. It also provides a framework for further research and study of these important organisms.