Which class of algae is commonly known as brown algae?

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The corrrect answer is Phaeophyceae.Key Points

Brown algae is a class of algae known as Phaeophyceae.
They are called brown algae because they contain a pigment called fucoxanthin which gives them their characteristic brown color.
Phaeophyceae are mostly found in cold waters and are commonly found in the intertidal zone.
They are important ecologically as they provide habitat and food for many marine organisms.

Additional Information

Rhodophyceae is a class of algae commonly known as red algae.
- They are typically found in warmer waters and are important as a source of food and as a component of coral reefs.
Chlorophyceae is a class of algae commonly known as green algae.
- They are found in a variety of habitats and are important as a source of food and as a model organism in research.
Chrysophyceae is a class of algae commonly known as golden algae.
- They are found in freshwater habitats and are important as a source of food for aquatic organisms.