In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Chara 2. Plant Body of Chara 3. Cell Structure 4. Features 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle 7. Taxonomic Status. Occurrence of Chara: Chara is represented by about 188 species, out of which 30 species are found in India. It is commonly known as "stonewort". The plant body of Chara is [...]
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 is unicellular (Heterochloris) or multicellular. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Oedogonium 2. Plant Body of Oedogonium 3. Features 4. Cell Structure 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle. Occurrence of Oedogonium: Oedogonium (Gr. oedos, swelling; gonos, reproductive bodies) is an exclusively fresh water alga. Out of about 400 species more than 200 have been reported from India. They are very common in [...]