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In respect of classification of algae, t...

In respect of classification of algae, the members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called`:`

A

brown algae

B

white algae

C

green algae

D

red algae

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Members of Phaeophyceae are commonly called Brown Algae.
They are known as Brown Algae due to the presence of a golden brown Xanthophyll pigment, fucoxanthin `(C_(40) H_(54) O_(6) )` chromatophores.
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