Importance of Thallophytes
Some of the importance of thallophytes are listed below;
- Algae are responsible for fixing half the amount of carbon dioxide and releasing a huge amount of oxygen on the Earth.
- Algae are the source of agar used to make jellies, etc.
- Algae are a source of high-energy compounds in aquatic ecosystems.
- Lichens can act as pollution indicators i.e. they can not tolerate pollutants.
- Lichen extracts are used for litmus.
- Lichens are the pioneer organisms during ecological succession.
Thallophyta
Thallopahyta are also known as Thallophyto and Thallobiont. Thallphyta belongs to the plant kingdom. The name “Thallophyta” comes from the characteristic feature of the “thalloid body” i.e. undifferentiated body. Thallophytes are the most primitive form of plants, mostly found in damp areas or near water bodies. In this article, we will study Thallophyta, its characteristics, and the importance of Thallophyta.
Table of Content
- What is Thallophyta?
- Characteristics of Thallophyta
- Classification of Thallophyta
- Importance of Thallophytes
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