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(B) Seaweeds are large marine multicellular algae that are visible to the naked eye. They are primarily classified into three groups based on their pi

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Brown algae

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(B) Seaweeds are large marine multicellular algae that are visible to the naked eye. They are primarily classified into three groups based on their pigmentation: $1$. Chlorophyceae (Green algae) $2$. Phaeophyceae (Brown algae) $3$. Rhodophyceae (Red algae). While all three groups can be referred to as seaweeds,the term 'seaweed' is most commonly and predominantly associated with the large brown algae (Phaeophyceae) such as $Laminaria$ and $Fucus$,which form extensive underwater forests. Therefore,among the given options,Brown algae is the most appropriate answer.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Chlorophyceae	$I$. $2$, unequal lateral flagella
$Q$. Phaeophyceae	$II$. Flagella absent
$R$. Rhodophyceae	$III$. $2-8$, equal apical flagella

Seaweeds belong to which of the following groups?

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