The following points highlight the nine main characteristics of Xanthophyceae. 1. Members of Xanthophyceae are commonly fresh water (Tribonema) and most of them are free floating. [Few members are found to grow on mud (Botrydium) and also on walls or tree trunks (Characiopsis, Ophiocytium etc.). A few members like Halosphaera are marine. 2. Plant body […]
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Oedogonium: Occurrence, Features and Reproduction
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Oedogonium 2. Plant Body of Oedogonium 3. Features 4. Cell Structure 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle. Occurrence of Oedogonium: Oedogonium (Gr. oedos, swelling; gonos, reproductive bodies) is an exclusively fresh water alga. Out of about 400 species more than 200 have been reported from India. […]
Diatoms: Characteristics, Occurrence and Reproduction
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Diatoms 2. Characteristics of Diatoms 3. Classification 4. Occurrence 5. Plant Body 6. Cell Structure 7. Reproduction 8. Economic Importance. Description of Diatoms: It is a large group of algae consisting of 200 genera and over 10,000 species, out of which 92 genera and about […]