- This first group of algae is made up of cyanobacteria (Cyanophyta).
- Even though they are more closely related to bacteria than to algae (which are eukaryotic), cyanobacteria are also called blue-green algae.
- Cyanobacteria are the only organisms in this group. They can do photosynthesis with the help of chlorophyll a, which makes them stand out (while some have b and d).
- Even though some books list cyanobacteria as a type of algae, this grouping is still a point of debate.
Group 1: Prokaryotic Algae
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