Plant-like Protists


Diatoms, Dinoflagllates, Brown, Red and Green Alga

Kirk Larson
(2/27/07)

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General Overview:

 

Bacillariophyta (diatoms)

Dinophyta (dinoflagellates)

Euglenophyta (euglenoids)

Phaeophyta (brown algae)

Rhodophyta (red algae)

Chlorophyta (green algae)

Motility

Pennate
Flagellum (two)
Flagellum (two)
Flagellated Gametes
Non-motile
Flagella

Photosynthetic pigments

Chlorophylls a & c

Cellular Wall Composition

Silicon

Life Cycle

Unique

Food Storage

?

See Pictures below

Classification of Algae:

Domain: Eukarya

Kingdom: Protista

Major Phylums (divisions):

 


 


Works Cited: Robert Egan, Bio 1450 power point


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