In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Diatoms 2. Characteristics of Diatoms 3. Classification 4. Occurrence 5. Plant Body 6. Cell Structure 7. Reproduction 8. Economic Importance. Description of Diatoms: It is a large group of algae consisting of 200 genera and over 10,000 species, out of which 92 genera and about 569 species are reported from [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Phaeophyceae 2. Characteristics of Phaeophyceae 3. Classification. Description of Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae): It is a large group of algae consisting of 240 genera and over 1,500 species out of which 32 genera and 93 species are reported from India. They are commonly known as brown algae, due to the presence [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Vaucheria 2. Plant Body of Vaucheria 3. Features 4. Reproduction 5. Taxonomic Status 6. Life Cycle. Occurrence of Vaucheria: The genus Vaucheria (named after J. P. Vaucher) is represented by about 54 species, out of which 9 species are found in India. Most of the members are terrestrial (V. geminata, [...]