Pinnularia belongs to
Correct answer: B. Chrysophyta
- A. Chlorophyta
- B. Chrysophyta
- C. Pheophyta
- D. Rhodophyta
Explanation
Pinnularia is a genus of diatoms, which belong to the division Chrysophyta. Diatoms are a type of algae that have a unique silica cell wall known as a frustule, giving them their characteristic appearance. Chrysophyta, often termed as golden algae, includes these unicellular organisms. Chlorophyta, Pheophyta, and Rhodophyta represent green, brown, and red algae respectively, which differ in pigmentation, habitat, and cellular structure. Thus, the correct answer is Chrysophyta.
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