Which of the following statements about Phaeophyceae is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about Phaeophyceae is incorrect?

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Phaeophyceae include simple branched forms like Ectocarpus. Their gametes are pyriform with two laterally attached flagella. Phaeophyceae are found primarily in freshwater habitats. Correct Vegetative reproduction in Phaeophyceae occurs by fragmentation.

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Phaeophyceae are primarily marine algae, with rare occurrences in freshwater, not primarily freshwater.

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