Quick Notes on Oedogoniales! Introduction to Oedogoniales: Order: Oedogoniales (i) This order is essentially a group of fresh-water green algae. (ii) Members prefer to grow in quieter situations and shun flowing waters. (iii) They often occur attached by a special hold fast cell. (iv) Plant body is un-branched (Oedogonium) or branched (Oedocladium, Bulbochaete). Filaments are made up of uninucleate, cylindrical [...]
In this article we will discuss about Volvox. After reading this article we will learn about:- 1. Systematic Position of Volvox 2. Occurrence 3. Structure 4. Reproduction 5. Fertilization 6. Life cycle. Systematic Position of Volvox: Occurrence of Volvox: Volvox is free floating fresh water green algae. Volvox grows as planktons on surface of water bodies like temporary and permanent [...]
Bacillariophyta: Class, Order and Family! Class: Bacillariophyceae 1. This class is represented by approximately 200 genera and 600 species. 2. Members are commonly known as diatoms and are commonly found in fresh water, water, in air or on soil. 3. Thallus is unicellular, uninucleate diploid and show radial or bilateral symmetry. 4. Cell wall is silicified. It shows characteristic secondary [...]