Green Algae
Algae Characteristics:
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Algae are photosynthetic organisms that must live in or near a water source. They lack an internal system of tubes to move water and materials. Algae can be unicellular or multicellular. All algae contain chlorophyll a. They use chlorophyll to capture the light energy in photosynthesis. Most are found in combination with chlorophyll b, c or d. Algae have adapted to use the other forms of chlorophyll due to deep water and use the varying wavelengths of sunlight.
Algae are different from plants because algae can be actively mobile. Plants also have a complex, multi-cellular reproductive system that can require the assistance of wind, birds, or bugs for pollination. Algae, comparatively, can reproduce through tiny spores or even by replication or the growth of broken pieces. Algae also does not need protection from drying out for they are aquatic. They also do not need stem like structures like plants because they are supported by water. Lastly, their leaf like structures lack a waterproof covering, unlike plants.
Algae are different from plants because algae can be actively mobile. Plants also have a complex, multi-cellular reproductive system that can require the assistance of wind, birds, or bugs for pollination. Algae, comparatively, can reproduce through tiny spores or even by replication or the growth of broken pieces. Algae also does not need protection from drying out for they are aquatic. They also do not need stem like structures like plants because they are supported by water. Lastly, their leaf like structures lack a waterproof covering, unlike plants.