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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Phaeophyceae, the Brown Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Structure and metabolism of the brown algae; reproduction, classification, ecology, and uses of brown algae.
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University of California

Ucmp: Green Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
UC Berkeley offers good examples of green algae. Definition of green algae, habitat, various types of green algae, fossil record, ecology, and morphology.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Great Lakes Diatoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Major groups of diatoms listed. Also genera list. A comprehensive site on diatoms.
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Tree of Life Project

Tree of Life Web Project: Flagellates

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good, in-depth overview of flagellates. Includes a chart listing all the groups of flagellates.
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Microscopy UK

Microscopy Uk: Flagellated Protozoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains excellent photos of flagellated protozoa, as well as a good general description of flagellum.
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eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: The Protists

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief, but informative paragraph describing the parasitic nature of sporozoans, part of a larger page about single-celled organisms.
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University of California

Ucmp: Brown Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Life cycle of brown algae, fossil record, morphology, ecology, and systematics.
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Website
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Rhodophyta

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes habitats of red algae. Also has pictures of various genus of red algae, with descriptions.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Slime Molds

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of California Berkeley site offers a definition of slime molds, structure, and life cycle.
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University of California

Ucmp: Diatoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Fossil records of diatoms. History, ecology, systematics, and morphology.
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Microscopy UK

Microscopy Uk: Diatoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition of diatoms, habitat, pictures, marine diatoms, and various species of diatoms.
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Other

North Dakota State University: Blue Green Algae Poisoning Threatens Livestock

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses the role blue-green algae plays in stagnant pond water. Also includes information about toxins from algae.
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MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: Toxins of Blue Green Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the dangers of blue-green toxins on humans.
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Unit Plan
Other

Vhi Healthcare: Blue Green Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
What is blue-green algae? Is blue-green algae nutritious? This site answers these questions as well as the use of algae in the treatment of diseases.
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Microscopy UK

Microscopy Uk: Polysiphonia a Red Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines red algae. Also gives the habitat, reproduction cycle, and lists different species.
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Other

The Krib: Control of Red Algae in Freshwater Aquarium

For Students 9th - 10th
Causes for red algae in the aquarium, eliminating red algae, the role of carbon dioxide, and algae eaters.
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Other

Aquascope: Encrusting Red Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat, appearance, and classification of red algae. Growth of red algae.
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Other

Stormbefore/diatoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Diatom facts and pictures of diatoms.
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Other

Mbari: Rhodophyta, Red Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute defines red algae, habitat, orders and genera, and methods. The information that is presented is somewhat brief, but factual, and riddled with links to additional information.
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Other

Net Pets: Red Slime Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the reproduction of red algae and the structure of red algae.