Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Algae (plant - like) Classification

Phylum Euglenophyta?
 Animal like: move by using whip like tail called flagellum
 It has an eye  photoreceptor
 Mouth like structure
 Euglena is an example
 Reproduces Asexually

Phylum Diatoms
Chrysophyta (golden algae)
 Golden brown algae
 It Floats
 Surfaces of fresh water as well as salt
 Covered by two shells of silica that fit together like a pill box (glass)
 Food is stored within their cells as small drops of “oil”

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