Question

Red algae are generally found in:
1. mountains
2. cities
3. water bodies
4. deserts

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : water bodies

The correct answer is water bodies.

• Red algae are found in tide pools and coral reefs.
• Red algae provide food for aquatic animals.

• Red algae are named red because of their red colour which they obtain from the pigment Phycoerythrin.
• The scientific name of Red Algae is Rhodophyta.
• Examples of Red algae- 
  • Irish moss
  • Dulse
  • Laver
  • Coralline algae

• The Red algae are different from other algae because red algae lack flagella, the whip-like structures that help in locomotion and perform sensory functions.
• Uses of Red algae 
  • They are used as food sources.
  • They are used as the source of dietary fibre.
  • They are used in nourishing skin and boosting the immune system.