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 […]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Phaeophyceae 2. Characteristics of Phaeophyceae 3. Classification. Description of Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae): It is a large group of algae consisting of 240 genera and over 1,500 species out of which 32 genera and 93 species are reported from India. They are commonly known as brown […]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Ectocarpus 2. Plant Body of Ectocarpus 3. Cell Structure 4. Features 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle. Occurrence of Ectocarpus: Different species of the genus Ectocarpus (Cr. ekos — external and kapos — fruit) is found throughout the world, out of which 16 species are found […]
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