The chromista

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Date

2003

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Wiley Online

Abstract

As a group, the chromists show a diverse range of forms from tiny unicellular, flagellates to the large brown algae known as kelp. Molecular studies have confirmed the inclusion of certain organisms once considered Fungi, as well as some heterotrophic flagellates. Despite their diversity of form and feeding modes, a few unique characters group these organisms.

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Chromista, Fungi, Kelp, Unicellular flagellates, Haptophyta, Sagenista, Oomycota, Heterokontaphyta, Bacillariophyta, Phaeophyta

Citation

Maneveldt, G.W. & Keats, D.W. (2003). Chromista. eLS