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They are AUTOTROPHS (make their own food).

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Two characteristics fernsclubmossesand horsetails share?

All are embryophytes, and have evolved from algae


What class is seaweed in?

Seaweed belongs to the phylum Algae, which includes a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms. Within the phylum Algae, seaweed is classified in different classes based on its characteristics and pigments. Some common classes of seaweed include Chlorophyceae (green algae), Phaeophyceae (brown algae), and Rhodophyceae (red algae).


What are the characteristics of green algae?

Green in color


Protists that have plantlike characteristics are called?

algae


What eats algae in freshwater biomes?

Many types of animals eat algae in freshwater. Snails, fish, bivalves and even birds are all common algae eaters.


What are two characteristics of green algae are also common in plants?

Chlorophytes are actually within the plant kingdom, specifically Viridiplantae. Like all members of the plant kingdom, chlorophytes have cell walls with cellulose and gain nourishment through photosynthesis.


What class are the seaweed in?

Seaweeds are classified into three major groups; the green algae, the brown algae, and the red algae. Placement of seaweed into one of these groups is based on the pigments and colouration existing in the plant. Other seaweed features that are used to classify algae include: cell wall composition, reproductive characteristics, and the chemical nature of the photosynthetic products. Plant structure, form and shape are additional characteristics used to classify seaweed.


Is algae a plant?

Actually, most algae is classified in the kingdom Protista. Cyanobacteria (also algae) is classified as a bacteria. Very few organisms that take the common name "algae" are still classified as plants. Response: So, no, algae is not a plant Response: yes


What are characteristics of brown algae?

Well, brownness, for starters.


With the exception of algae all protist are what type of eukaryote?

Protists, with the exception of algae, are unicellular.


Do all living things share common characteristics?

Living things share all of the following characteristics except _____.


What characteristics do all stars have in common?

production of light