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Green Algae

Seaweeds and Macroalgae

Green algae are a group of chlorophyll-containing autotrophic algae belonging to the clade Viridiplantae, encompassing roughly 22,000 species ranging from unicellular organisms to macroscopic seaweeds. They are bright green from chlorophyll a and b, have cellulose-based cell walls, and store carbohydrates as starch, showing remarkable diversity in form, from single-celled flagellates to colonial, filamentous and highly differentiated multicellular seaweeds. They inhabit both freshwater and marine environments, and some live on rocks, soil and tree bark, often in symbiotic partnership with fungi as lichens.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Photosynthetic Autotroph 2
System (Realm)
Terrestrial, Freshwater and Marine 2
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Bright green coloration from chlorophyll a and b, with cellulose based cell walls and starch stored as food reserve. 1
Scientific Name
Chlorophyta 3
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In Ecosystem

Source Wikidata: Tiger
Additional Source Wikipedia: Lake BaikalArticle text
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Sources
1. Green algae - Wikipedia
Cellular structure section
Quote, Cellular structure section
Green algae have chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll a and b, giving them a bright green color
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2. Wikipedia: Green algae
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_algae
Quote, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_algae
"chlorophyll-containing autotrophic algae" (diet); macroscopic seaweeds plus terrestrial forms e.g. Prasiola crispa, Trentepohlia on rocks/bark (realm)
3. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Chlorophyta
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyTaxon record
Quote, Taxon record
"canonicalName": "Chlorophyta"
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Wikipedia: Lake Baikal
WikipediaIn Ecosystem: Lake Baikal, Article text
Quote, In Ecosystem: Lake Baikal, Article text
Instead of vascular plants, aquatic flora is often dominated by several green algae species, notably Draparnaldioides, Tetraspora, and Ulothrix in water shallower than 20 m (65 ft); although Aegagrophila, Cladophora, and Draparnaldioides may occur deeper than 30 m (100 ft).
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