Macroalgae

An operational term for photosynthetic, nonvascular plants that contain chlorophyll a nad have simple reproductive structures, and that are visible to the unaided eye. Includes some members of the red, brown, and green algae, taxonomic groups which do not have a common multicellular ancestor. Some tuft-forming cyanobacteria or diatoms are sometimes considered macroalgae.

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An operational term for photosynthetic, nonvascular plants that contain chlorophyll a nad have simple reproductive structures, and that are visible to the unaided eye. Includes some members of the red, brown, and green algae, taxonomic groups which do not have a common multicellular ancestor. Some tuft-forming cyanobacteria or diatoms are sometimes considered macroalgae.

Adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaweed and Dawes, Cl J. 1978. Marine Botany, John Wiley and Sons., p 113

Macroalgae

Macroalgae

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Macroalgae

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