Which of the following is an example of parasitic algae?

Q. Which of the following is an example of parasitic algae?
Answer: Cephaleuros
Notes: Cephaleuros is a genus of parasitic thalloid algae comprising approximately 14 species. Its common name is red rust. The alga is parasitic on tea, coffee, mango and guava causing damage limited to the area of algal growth on leaves.

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