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Phaeophyta, the Brown Algae
Brown algae are multicellular, have the accessory pigment fucoxanthin (a brown pigment), and include the giant kelp that can be over 100 meters long.
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Phaeophyta The group of organisms commonly termed the brown algae, consisting of about 1500 species, including the kelps.
phagocyte Any cell that engulfs and devours microorganisms or other particles.
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Phaeophyta Division within Kingdom Protista which is commonly known as brown algae
(phaeo = dusky brown; phyto = plant)
Phagocytosis the means by which cells engulf their prey; cellular "eating"
(phago = to eat; cyto = cell; -sis = the act of) ...
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Phaeophyta
a division of algae, comprising the brown algae.
phagocytosis
A type of endocytosis involving large, particulate substances.
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Brown Algae (Phaeophyta)
The rockweeds and kelps. Some kelps grow as long as 30 m.
All are multicellular although without much specialization of cell types.
Most are found in salt water.
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