Algae

Algae is a primitive from of life, a single-celled or simple multiple-celled organism that is able to conduct of photosynthesis. It's generally found in water, but can also be found elsewhere, growing on such surface as rocks or trees. The various types of Algae are classified according to pigment.

1. Blue Green Algae (Cyanophyta)

Cyanophyta can grow at very high temperatures and under high intensity light. This is a microscopic type of Algae, and some species consists of only one cell. Blue Green Algae is the oldest from of life with photosynthetic capabilities and fossilized remains of this type of Algae more than 3.4 billion years old have been found in parts of Africa.

2. Green Algae (Chlorophyta)

Chlorophyta is generally found in fresh water, it reproduces on the surfaces on enclosed bodies of water such as ponds or lakes and has the appearance of a fuzzy green coating on the water. In large quantities. this type of Algae may reproduce enough to give a green color to an entire lake.

3. Brown Algae (Phaeophyta)

Phaeophyta grows in shallow, temperate water, this type of Algae is the largest in size and it is most recognizable as a type of seaweed, kelp is a type of Brown Algae that has grown to lenghts of up to 200 feet. Its long stalks can be enmeshed on the ocean floor, or it can float freely on the ocean's surface.

4. Red Algae (Rhodophyta)

Rhodophta is a small delicate organism found in deep waters of the subtropics, where it often grows with coral. This type of Algae has an essential role in the formation of coral reefs. It secretes lime from the seawater to foster the formation of limestone deposits.

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