Appearance: These algae are often red in colour. The branched fronds attach to larger algae.
Depth: middle and lower shore.
Feeding: Epiphytic algae are producers. They are able to produce food for growth by photosynthesis.
Environment: Attached to larger brown algae.
Other facts: These algae are adapted to their environment by using the larger algae to hold them near the surface and by having light gathering pigments that are good at absorbing blue light. Blue light is least scattered by water and so reaches greater depths.
Classification: Epiphytic algae are a member of the protoctistan kingdom. They are usually red alga.