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Introduction: Green, red and brown algae are protist that has the capability to perform photosynthesis. The green algae are classified in a group termed as Chlorophyta. However, the red algae form a phylum known as Rhodophyta and brown algae are categorized in the phyla Phaeophyceae. These autotrophic protists show a number of similarities with the land plants.
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Ch. 28.1 - An Introduction to Protists Core Skill:...Ch. 28.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 28.2 - Evolution and Relationships Concept Check: How do...Ch. 28.2 - Evolution and Relationships Concept Check: How do...Ch. 28.2 - Prob. 4CCCh. 28.2 - Prob. 5CCCh. 28.3 - Prob. 1EQCh. 28.3 - Prob. 2EQCh. 28.3 - Prob. 3EQCh. 28.4 - Prob. 1CC
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