Algae and Fungi L-4

Algae are

• uni or multicellular eukaryotes

• Photosynthetic autotrophs

• In aquatic habitats (some are terrestrial)

Are algae the greatest producers of oxygen? T/F

True

The unspecialized body of algae is called

thallus

What is this type of algae called?

Diatoms

Diatoms can form _________ which are an important food supply

Phytoplankton

The cell wall of the diatom is made of _________ which is referred to as the shell of the diatom

Silica

The dead remains of diatoms in the form of their shells eventually add up to create

Diatomaceous Earth

What type of view of the diatom is this?

Valve view

What type of view of the diatom is this?

Girdle View

What structure is A

Chloroplast

What structure is B

Shell

What algae is this?

Fucus

What structure is A

Thallus

What structure is B

Receptacles

What structure is C

Stipe

What structure is D

Holdfast

What structure is E

Air Bladder

What structure is F

Blade/Wing

What structure is A

Holdfast

What structure is B

What structure is C

Air Bladder

What structure is D

Receptacle

What is E?

Fucus