Question

Why are chrysophytes called golden algae?

Answer 1

Chrysophytes:

1. Chrysophytes are a group of single-celled, colonial flagellates or filamentous organisms with golden yellow colors.
2. They are also referred to as golden algae.
3. Diatoms and golden algae are examples of chrysophytes.
4. Fucoxanthin, a pigment found in golden algae, gives the cells of these organisms their brown or golden color.