what is the difference between algae and seaweed
There are important distinctions between seagrasses and seaweed. Seagrass can easily be confused with marine macroalgae, or seaweed, but there are many important differences between the two. While seagrasses are considered vascular plants and have roots, stems and leaves, seaweed are multi-cellular algae and have little or no vascular tissues.
Eelgrass is a submerged aquatic vegetation (plant) Despite all of their differences, algae and plants can often appear deceptively similar. So, next time youâre on the beach and you come across what appears to be a plant, take a second glance because it may in fact be algae.