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Classification of Sargassum | Algae

In this article we will discuss about the classification of sargassum.  Family Sargassaceae: Plants possess flat costate branches or transitional stages to cylindrical branches bearing numerous macroscopic spine-like projections, turbinate foliar organs, or costate leaves, usually with cryptostomata and buoyant air-bladders. Conceptacles are in ordinary branches or in special receptacular branchlet systems. Sexual reproduction is oogamous. Each oogonium produces a [...]

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Reproduction in Pennales (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about the reproduction in pennales. This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of reproduction in pennales. Diatom cells multiply usually by a peculiar method of cell division. An increase in the volume of the frustule results in a slight separation of the valves which is followed by mitotic division of [...]

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Classes of Algae: 11 Classes | Botany

The following points highlight the eleven main classes of algae. The classes are: 1. Chlorophyceae 2. Xanthophyceae 3. Chrysophyceae 4. Bacillariophyceae 5. Cryptophyceae 6. Dinophyceae 7. Chloromonadineae 8. Euglenineae 9. Phaeophyceae 10. Rhodophyceae 11. Cyanophyceae or Myxophyceae. Class # 1. Chlorophyceae (Green Algae): Unicellular, colonial or multicellular green plants, generally with simple structure, principal pigments are chlorophyll a and b, [...]

By |2016-09-16T07:22:22+00:00September 16, 2016|Classes|Comments Off on Classes of Algae: 11 Classes | Botany
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