Xanthophyta (Yellow Green Algae): An Overview
The members of the Xanthophyta or Heterokontae (class Xanthophyceae) are commonly known as yellow-green algae. Characteristics of Xanthophyta: Xanthophyta show the following general characteristics: Distribution of Xanthophyta: There are about 100 genera and 600 species in the division Xanthophyta. Most…