What class does algae belong to?

What class does algae belong to?

Classification of Plant-like Protists

Phylum or Division Class Common Name
Division Chlorophyta Green algae
Rhodophyta Red algae
Euglenozoa Euglenoids
Heterokontophyta Phaeophyceae Brown algae

What phylum does red algae belong to?

Phylum Rhodophyta

Which kingdom does green algae belong to?

PlantArchaeplastida

Who eats algae?

The young of many aquatic animals such as frogs, fish and aquatic (water-dwelling) insects eat algae as their main source of food. Some adult fish and other creatures also eat algae.

Is Crab a decomposer?

A crab is not a decomposer. Crabs do often eat the remains of dead animals, which makes them scavengers.

What kind of organism is shrimp?

Shrimps are fall in the category of kingdom animalia in phylum arthropods. They are marine animals (crustaceans) but some of their, categories live in fresh water. They are comparatively smaller in size than prawns. They play important role in the food chain and are an important food source for larger fish to whales.

Is shrimp healthy to eat?

Summary Shrimp is very nutritious. It is fairly low in calories and provides a high amount of protein and healthy fats, in addition to a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Are shrimp bugs?

Shrimps are not bugs or insects because they are called crustaceans. Yes, shrimp and cockroaches are both arthropods, but this doesn’t mean that shrimp are insects like roaches.

What is shrimp used for?

Perhaps the most versatile crustacean, shrimp are popular around the world. Thanks to both wild caught and widespread shrimp farming, this shellfish is available for purchase at most grocers all year-round. It is a popular ingredient in appetizers, salads, chowders, and, of course, as a main dish.

What country eats the most shrimp?

While almost three-quarters of world shrimp landings originate from developing countries, 70–75% of world consumption takes place in the developed world. Per capita consumption of shrimps is highest in Japan at 3.28 kg, followed by USA (1.3 kg) and Europe i.e. mostly EEC countries (0.5 kg).

Why should you not eat shrimp?

One potential concern is the high amount of cholesterol in shrimp. Experts once held that eating too many foods high in cholesterol was bad for the heart. But modern research shows it’s the saturated fat in your diet that raises cholesterol levels in your body, not necessarily the amount of cholesterol in your food.

What do cockroaches taste like?

The innards of a cockroach—or, at least, the Dubia roach, a species endemic to Central and South America—taste like blue cheese. And although blue cheese and cranberry can go together, the particular flavor of the cockroach didn’t complement the vibrant tartness of the cranberry.

Are lobster and cockroaches related?

While people often call lobsters the “cockroaches of the sea,” lobsters are not very closely related to cockroaches. Despite occupying distant branches from each other on the tree of life, cockroaches and lobsters do share similar diets, segmented bodies, hard exoskeletons and nocturnal activity patterns.