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An evolutionary lineage is a temporal series of organisms, populations, cells, or genes connected by a continuous line of descent from ancestor to descendant. Lineages are subsets of the evolutionary tree of life. Lineages are often determined by the techniques of molecular systematics.
Seaweed is a type of algae.
Explanation: Seaweeds are a group of photoautotrophic, multi-cellular algae occurring in marine environments.
Protect cells from its surroundings
