Division Chlorophyta (Green Algae)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key characteristics, structure, pigments, storage materials, and representative genera of the division Chlorophyta (Green Algae).

Chlorophyta

A division of algae, commonly known as green algae, whose plant body exhibits a wide range of variations in morphological structure, including unicellular or multicellular, and solitary or colonial types.

Chlorophyll a and b

The primary photosynthetic pigments present in Chlorophyta over carotene and xanthophyll that give these algae their green color.

Pyrenoids

Rounded bodies contained inside the chloroplasts of Chlorophyta where reserve food is stored in the form of starch.

Chlorophyta Reserve Food

Reserve food stored as starch, similar to higher plants.

Chlorophyta Cell Wall

The outer cell layer in Chlorophyta, which is formed from cellulose.

Volvox

A genus belonging to the division Chlorophyta.

Spirogyra

A genus belonging to the division Chlorophyta.

Ulva

A genus belonging to the division Chlorophyta.

Closterium

A genus belonging to the division Chlorophyta.