Curated OER
Algae: An Overview
The main characteristics and definitive features of red, green, brown, and 4 other algea are listed along with great photos and examples. The details involved with reproduction styles, and information about traits of each Phyla are...
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: A Virtual Pond Dip
In this site, you will be introduced to some of the more common organisms found in a pond. Contains a thorough guide to small and microscopic pond life with links to other descriptive sources.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Rhodophyta
Describes habitats of red algae. Also has pictures of various genus of red algae, with descriptions.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: In Full Bloom
Students compare concentrations of harmful algal blooms using NOAA's Coastal Services Center Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasting (HABF) Project data.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Red Alga
Wikipedia offers detailed information on red alga, including an image and a scientific classification chart.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Algae
An introduction to algae and how they fit into the protists. Written for the more advanced student and includes pictures and diagrams to enhance the understanding.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Protist
Wikipedia provides information on the biological kingdom protista, including a list of different divisions of the kingdom.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Algae
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the ecology and classification of algae.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: There Are Algae in Your House!
In this lesson learners learn about how algae is used in the food they eat.
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Polysiphonia a Red Algae
Defines red algae. Also gives the habitat, reproduction cycle, and lists different species.
Other
The Krib: Control of Red Algae in Freshwater Aquarium
Causes for red algae in the aquarium, eliminating red algae, the role of carbon dioxide, and algae eaters.
Other
Aquascope: Encrusting Red Algae
Habitat, appearance, and classification of red algae. Growth of red algae.
Other
Mbari: Marine Flora
For good information about marine flora, go to this site from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. It provides details about different types of seaweeds and phytoplankton. It also contains a photo gallery.
Middle School Science
Protist Lab
In this concise lab exercise, you will examine protists under the microscope, see examples of different protist types, and compare modes of locomotion.
Other
Mbari: Rhodophyta, Red Algae
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.
Other
Net Pets: Red Slime Algae
Describes the reproduction of red algae and the structure of red algae.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Economic Uses of Algae
Today, various species of marine algae provide not only food but also extracts used in numerous pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Algae
Discusses the characteristics of four different types of algae.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Red Marine Algae
Discusses the history of red algae use by humans, its physical characteristics, their uses in medicine, and their uses in food.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Red Alga
Wikipedia offers detailed information on red alga, including an image and a scientific classification chart.