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Chapter 28, Problem 9TY
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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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