What are the characteristics of Chromalveolata?
The unifying feature of this group is the presence of a textured, or “hairy,” flagellum. Many stramenopiles also have an additional flagellum that lacks hair-like projections (Figure 6). Members of this subgroup range in size from single-celled diatoms to the massive and multicellular kelp. Are Chromalveolates plants? Historically, many chromalveolates were considered plants, because of…
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