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Standard XII
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Cyanobacteria
Where is alga...
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Where is algae found?
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Algae:
Algae are photosynthetic, free-living eukaryotic creatures of kingdom Protista.
Algae, like other plants, need a pigment called chlorophyll to convert sunlight into food.
Algae are a type of plant that lives mostly in water.
Algae can be found in a variety of environments, including salt, fresh, and brackish water (a mix of salt and fresh water).
Algae occur in moist stones, soils, and wood or in association with fungi and animals, and even in snow.
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