Brown algae

Large group of multicellular algae, comprising the class Phaeophyceae

Brown algae (sing.: alga) are a large group of photoautotrophic, multicellular SAR comprising the class Phaeophyceae. They include many seaweeds located in colder waters of the Northern Hemisphere. Brown algae are the major seaweeds of the temperate and polar regions.

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