Difference between Brown algae and Red Algae
Difference between Brown algae and Red Algae are in tabular form below –
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Brown algae |
Red Algae |
Definition |
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1. | An algae which is multicellular, largest, complex, mostly marine and belongs to phylum Phaeophyta is known as Brown algae. | An algae which is multicellular but able to live at great depth, and member of Rhodophyta is known as Red algae. |
Color |
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2. | Brown algae are typically greenish or olive brown in color. | Red algae are typically red in color. |
Phylum |
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3. | Brown algae mainly belongs to the phylum Phaeophyta. | Red algae mainly belongs to the phylum Rhodophyta. |
Components of the cell wall |
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4. | Cell wall of brown algae contains non-sulphated phycocolloids and cellulose. | Cell wall of red algae contains sulphated phycocolloids and cellulose. |
Thylakoids |
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5. | In the brown algae, thylakoids are unstacked. | In the red algae, three of thylakoids are stacked. |
Motile stages |
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6. | In the brown algae, motile stages are observed. | In the red algae, motile stages are not observed. |
Examples |
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7. | Examples include Rockweed, Sargassum and Kelp. | Examples include Coralline algae, dulse, and Irish moss. |