Brown Algae (Phaeophyta)

Brown Algae is form the Phaeophyta group and consists of around 3,000 species, which are mostly seaweeds.
Their results from the dominance of a xanthophylls pigment, which masks other pigments including chlorophyll.
Colors range from pale beige to yellow-brown to almost black.
The most common form of brown Algae is called kelp. They are the largest algae and [...]

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