Macroscopic Algae Possess a Special Structure That Acts as an Anchor

Question

Macroscopic algae possess a special structure that acts as an anchor and is commonly called
A) a thallus.
B) a holdfast.
C) roots.
D) the stipe.
E) the bladder.

Accepted Answer

Holdfast is a specialized structure in macroscopic algae that helps in anchoring to a substrate. Thallus is a term used to describe the body of the algae as a whole, stipe refers to the stem-like structure in some algae, roots are not present in algae, and bladder refers to a specialized structure for floatation in some algae.