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Kelp (branched form) and Ectocarpus (filamentous form) belong to
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(b) Both Kelp and Ectocarpus are members of the class Phaeophyceae (brown algae). They demonstrate the vast range of structural diversity within this group:
Ectocarpus: Represented as a simple branched, filamentous form.
Kelp: These are profusely branched forms that can grow to massive sizes, sometimes reaching heights of up to 100 metres.
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