The book is amply illustrated with examples and includes several general topics like structure reproduction life cycles chemical constituents ecology and economic importance of algae. The book has been written strictly according to the syllabus. The systematic and graded approach adopted in this text will be of immense help to all section of the students. The book has been written in lucid and readable manner. All chapter has been well arranged describing cell related aspects of the subject to make an indispensable book for the students who are interested in algae.