In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual reproductive structure of pythium. Asexual Reproduction of Pythium: 1. It takes place by means of zoospores formed in small, globular or oval, multinucleate zoosporangia. 2. A zoosporangium is present singly and terminally (Fig. 61A) or intercalary (Fig. 61B) on the sporangiophore and remains separated […]
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Oomycetes: Features and Significance | Phycomycotina
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In this article we will discuss about the features and significance of oomycetes. Salient Features of Oomycetes: Oomycetes contain 74 genera with 580 species. The members of the class Oomycetes are characterized by the oogamous type of sexual reproduction and the presence of biflagellate zoospores which lack cell wall. The gametes are non-flagellate. The members […]
Zygomycetes: Features and Significance | Phycomycotina
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In this article we will discuss about the features and significance of zygomycetes. Salient Features of Zygomycetes: The class Zygomycetes includes those members in which the resting spore (zogospore) develops by the fusion of two gametangia. They do not have motile cells (zoospores) in any stage of their life-cycle. The salient features of the class […]