Organisms in the phyla Phaeophyta are also know as "brown algae". They are multicellular and live in marine coastal areas. They reproduce sexually and have a variety of uses for humans. They contain iodine which is good for our thyroid glands and are eaten in many cultures.
Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)
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