Subkingdom Phycobionta

Link to a graphical representation of the following.


The organisms in this Subkingdom are grouped in major Divisions based on their 1) reproductive cells, 2) pigment production and 3) food storage compounds. Below is a cladogram which suggests how the Divisions might be classified. 


          |============= Chlorophyta==>(TO HIGHER PLANTS)

Eukaryotic|              Rhodophyta  |===Xanthophyta   |=Phaeophyta

Ancestors>|=========================>|                 | Haptophyta

          |==============Euglenophyta|===Chrysophyta==>| Dinophyta

                                                       | Baccillariophyta

                                                       |=Cryptophyta

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