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GREEN ALGAE  

DEFINITION

  • Green algae are distinguished by chlorophyll a and b proportions, accessory pigments beta-carotene, and xanthophylls in stacked thylakoids. Cell walls are typically cellulose and they store carbohydrates as starch

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/4fb63f34-f934-4a20-9d6e-ee57424f2391

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