In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Microcystis 2. Thallus Organisation of Microcystis 3. Reproduction. Occurrence of Microcystis: Microcystis (Gr. Micro = small; kystis = bladder) is a colonial fresh water alga. It is represented by 18 species. All species are free floating, and form extensive water blooms. This alga secretes poisonous substances. These substances destruct the [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Coleochaete 2. Thallus Structure of Coleochaete 3. Cell Structure 4. Growth 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle 7. Affinities. Occurrence of Coleochaete: The genus Coleochaete is the only representative of the family Coleochaetaceae. It is represented by about ten species of which three species—C. orbicularis, C. nitellarum and C. scutata are [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Oscillatoria 2. Thallus Structure of Oscillatoria 3. Cell Structure 4. Reproduction 5. Movement. Occurrence of Oscillatoria: Oscillatoria, a fresh water, blue green alga, is represented by 76 species. Species are commonly found in fresh and polluted water of ponds, pools, drains, streams, and also in damp soils and rocks. These [...]