Are Algae Bacteria

Algae have since been reclassified as protists, and the prokaryotic nature of the blue-green algae has caused them to be classified with bacteria in the prokaryotic kingdom Monera.

Are algae considered bacteria?

Algae have since been reclassified as protists, and the prokaryotic nature of the blue-green algae has caused them to be classified with bacteria in the prokaryotic kingdom Monera.

What is the main difference between a bacteria and an algae?

Bacteria (singular:bacterium) are single celled micro-organisms that belong to the group of Prokaryotics. Algae (singular: alga) are Eukaryotic organisms (unicellular or multi-cellular) that contain chlorophyll and carry out the process of photosynthesis.

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