In this article we will discuss about Occurrence of Sargassum. After reading this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Sargassum 2. Thallus Structure of Sargassum 3. Growth of Sargassum 4. Reproduction 5. Life Cycle. Occurrence of Sargassum: The genus Sargassum is represented by about 150 species. The genus is widely distribute; specially in warmer regions mainly in tropical [...]
F.E. Fritsch (1935, 1945) in his book "Structure & reproduction of algae" gave a very comprehensive account of algae. He divided algae into 11 classes (suffix-phyceae), mainly on the basis of pigmentation, thallus-structure, reserve food, flagellation & modes of reproduction. The 11 classes are: i. Chlorophyceae (Green algae) ii. Xanthophyceae (Yellow- green algae) iii. Chrysophyceae (Golden Brown algae) iv. Bracillariophyceae(Diatoms) [...]
I. Useful Activities: (i) As food: Algae being the producers of aquatic environment constitute the primary food sources for aquatic animals. The algae are considered rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fats and Vitamin A, B, C and E. The vitamins A and D are commercially extracted from the fish livers, originates through the synthesis of algae. About 70 species of marino [...]