SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -(c) Phaeophyceae In the members of class-Phaeophyceae, the plant body is usually attached to the substratum by a hold fast and has a stalk called stipe and a leaf like photosynthetic organ called frond.

Detailed explanation-2: -The part of kelp most similar in appearance and location to the roots of plants is called the holdfast. This spaghetti like structure has a primary function of securing the organism to the sea floor; holding it “fast” in all but the most turbulent conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the class phaeophyceae of algae, the plant body is usually attached to the substratum by a holdfast, and has a a stalk, which is termed the stipe, and a leaf-like photosynthetic organ called the frond.

Detailed explanation-4: -This species attaches to substrate using a flattened, irregularly shaped holdfast.