Which of these is not a green alga?

Volvox

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Fucus

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Spirogyra

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Chlamydomonas

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Solution

The correct option is B Fucus
The members of Chlorophyta are commonly known as green algae because of the pigment chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. It gives them the characteristic grass green colour due to dominance.
Some commonly found green algae are volvox, ulothrix, Spirogyra, and Chlamydomonas.
Fucus belongs to the brown algae family. They possess pigments like chlorophyll C carotene and xanthophylls.
So, the correct option is 'Fucus'

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