Question

Is algae a saprotroph?

Answer 1

Algae is a saprotroph

1. Algae photosynthesizing organisms can photosynthesize and obtain energy.
2. Only a few algal species are saprotrophs.
3. Terrestrial algae are algae that grow on damp soil surfaces, stones, and rocks.
4. Saprophytes are algae that grow on the soil's surface, while cryptophytes are algae that grow underneath the soil's surface.
5. Terrestrial algae can be found growing on tree bark and damp walls.