Algae – Characteristics, Structure, Classes, Reproduction, Importance

What is Algae

Algae are simple, chlorophyll bearing and photosynthetic organisms. They may be microscopic unicellular forms or large multicellular seaweeds. Phytoplankton are small algal forms and kelp is large seaweed form. The plant body of algae is not differentiated into true root, stem and leaves. Vascular tissues are also absent. The body is simple and thalloid. This … Read more