pneomatocysts

• root-like structure of seaweeds

• leaf-like structure of seaweeds

• stem-like structure of seaweeds

• gas-filled bladders that sometimes keep their blades close to the sea surface

body of seaweed

• stipe

• macroalgae

• thallus

• blade

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Why is phytoplankton/seaweed/kelp important to humans?

• food

• byproducts are used in food

• skeltons are fossil fuel - oil and gas

• process CO2 and create O2

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

E is the __.

• thallus

• holdfast

• bladder/pneumatocyst

• blade

• stipe

Which algae prefers shallow water?

• Green algae

• Red algae

• Brown Algae

• None of the above

Which algae prefers cold water?

• Green algae

• Red algae

• Brown Algae

• None of the above

Which algae prefers deep warm water?

• Green algae

• Red algae

• Brown Algae

• None of the above

green pigment

• fucoxanthin

• chlorophyll

• carotenoids

• phycoblins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the primary role of macroalgae in marine ecosystems?

• Provide habitat and food for marine life

• Decompose organic matter

• Filter pollutants from water

• Produce freshwater

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is a common type of macroalgae?

• Diatoms

• Dinoflagellates

• Kelp

• Cyanobacteria