Distingush between Brown algae and red algae.
BROWN ALGAE
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RED ALGAE
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1. Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll c is present.
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1. Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll d is present.
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2. Fucoxanthin is present
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2. Fucoxanthin is absent.
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3. Phycobilins are absent
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3. Phycobilins are present.
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4. Reserve food material is mannitol and laminarin.
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4. Reserve food material is floridean starch.
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