1. Lacking elasticity; unyielding or unadaptable. See Synonyms at stiff. 2. Economics Of, relating to, or being a good for which changes in price have little effect on the quantity demanded or supplied: the inelastic demand for cigarettes.
The classification of algae is complex and somewhat controversial, especially concerning. the blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria), which are sometimes known as blue-green. bacteria or Cyanophyta and sometimes included in the Chlorophyta. These topics are. not covered in detail this document.
1. Brown Algae-the Phaeophyta. Brown algae is the largest type of algae. Brown algae is in the phylum Phaeophyta, which means dusky plants.. Brown algae is brown or yellow-brown in color and found in temperate or arctic waters.Brown algae typically have a root-like structure called a holdfast to anchor the algae to a surface.rown algae is the largest type of algae. Brown algae is in the phylum Phaeophyta, which means dusky plants.. Brown algae is brown or yellow-brown in color and found in temperate or arctic waters.