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Multicellular
Primary Producers
Types of Algae Classes
• Chlorophyta = Green
• Phaeophyta = Brown
• Rhodophyta = Red
Seaweeds
• Seaweeds are another class of primary producers.
• Alteration of generations
Thalus
• Filamentus algae such as Ulva forms paper thin sheets.
• “Dead man’s fingers,” Codium fragile and several spp. of
Culerpa are know for there tube-like structures.
Padina (brown algae) with flat, calcified blades... advantage?
Phaeophyta
• Largest (size) and most complex of the algae
Rem: Pneumatocysts
developed as a means
to maximize energy
production through
photosynthesis by
keeping the seaweed
close to the surface.
These kelp obtain huge proportions
growing as much as 0.5m/day!