Question
Download Solution PDFRed algae are generally found in:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is water bodies.
Important Points
- Red algae are found in tide pools and coral reefs.
- Red algae provide food for aquatic animals.
Key Points
- Red algae are named red because of their red colour which they obtain from the pigment Phycoerythrin.
- The scientific name of Red Algae is Rhodophyta.
- Examples of Red algae-
- Irish moss
- Dulse
- Laver
- Coralline algae
Additional Information
- The Red algae are different from other algae because red algae lack flagella, the whip-like structures that help in locomotion and perform sensory functions.
- Uses of Red algae
- They are used as food sources.
- They are used as the source of dietary fibre.
- They are used in nourishing skin and boosting the immune system.
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