Marine Plants Flashcard

Front

What pigment gives red algae their color?

Back

Phycobilins

Front

What is the only truly marine plant?

Back

Seagrass

Front

Which type of plant spends its life submerged by seawater?

Back

Seagrasses

Front

What is the purpose of seagrasses in marine ecosystems?

Back

To reduce movement of waves and currents

Front

What is the largest and most complex type of seaweed?

Back

Brown algae

Front

What are the main types of marine plants?

Back

Seagrasses, mangroves, and macroalgae (seaweeds).

Front

What role do seagrasses play in coastal ecosystems?

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They provide habitat for marine life, stabilize sediments, and improve water quality.

Front

What are the three main groups of seaweeds?

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Green algae, red algae, and brown algae.

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How do seagrasses reproduce?

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Seagrasses can reproduce both sexually (via flowers and seeds) and asexually (via rhizomes).

Front

What is the significance of phycobilins in red algae?

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Phycobilins are accessory pigments that help capture light for photosynthesis.