What is the size range of algae?

What is the size range of algae?
  1. Microscopic unicellular forms to large plant bodies
  2. Small colonies to large plants
  3. Microscopic unicellular forms to small colonies
  4. Large plant bodies to small colonies

Solution

The form and size of algae is highly variable, ranging from microscopic unicellular forms like Chlamydomonas, to colonial forms like Volvox, and to filamentous forms like Ulothrix and Spirogyra. Some marine forms, such as kelps, can form massive plant bodies.

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