In this article we will discuss about the harmful and useful activities of algae. Harmful Activities of Algae: 1. Parasitism: i. As Parasite on Live Stocks: The algae of different groups like Volvocales, Chlorococcales, Cyanophyceae and several others occur in such a great abundance which makes the water colour either green or blue green and causes the blockage of gills [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Chlorophyceae (Green Algae) 2. Occurrence of Chlorophyceae 3. Characteristics 4. Thallus Organisation 5. Classification 6. Economic Importance. Introduction to Chlorophyceae (Green Algae): Chlorophyceae (chloros, green; phyceae, algal organisation) is commonly known as green algae'. Fritsch (1935) considered to include the green algae under the class Chlorophyceae, which have been raised [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Chlamydomonas 2. Plant Body of Chlamydomonas 3. Features 4. Reproduction 5. Life History. Occurrence of Chlamydomonas: The genus Chlamydomonas (Gr. Chlamys, mantle; monas, single organism) includes about 500 species, found almost everywhere (i.e., ubiquitous). Commonly they are found in fresh water of lakes, ponds, tanks etc., but they are also [...]