Question

What is the common name of Chrysophyta?

Answer 1

Chrysophyta:

1. Golden algae belong to the class Chrysophyceae and it is commonly known as golden-brown algae or Chrysophyta.
2. They are a class of algae that contains approximately 33 genera and 1,200 species.
3. It can be found in both fresh and salt waters.
4. The presence of yellow and brown carotenoids in chrysophytes gives them their golden colour.
5. As a result, the algae is known as golden algae.