The stramenopiles include water molds, diatoms, golden algae, and brown algae.

Stramenopiles

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that includes diatoms, brown algae, and water molds, characterized by the presence of straw-like hairs on their flagella at some stage in their life cycle.

Water Molds

Water molds, or Oomycetes, are a group of filamentous, fungus-like organisms living in water or damp environments, often causing diseases in plants and fish.