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This is the largest and most complex marine algae group on Earth, comprising some 1,800 known species. Like terrestrial plants, Brown algae uses chlorophyll used to absorb sunlight needed for photosynthesis. Brown algae includes many types of kelp and sargassum.
Bull kelp
Feather boa kelp
Sargassum
Sea palm
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