Why are the members of class Rhodophyceae commonly called red algae?

Open in App

Solution

Rhodophyceae:
Due to the dominance of red pigment r-phycoerythrin in the algae, the body appears to be red.
These red algae are known as Rhodophyceae.
They are found in marine water and around warmer regions.
Examples of some Rhodophyceae are Polysiphonia, Porphyra, Gracilaria, and Gelidium.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

What are the members of Rhodophyceae commonly called?

The members of Rhodophyceae algae are red in colour even though they have both chlorophyll a & d. This is due to the presence of a pigment called

C h l - a

d

r - p h y c o e r y t h r i n

Join BYJU'S Learning Program