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Classification of Chaetophorales (With Diagram) | Algae

The following points highlight the four families under which chaetophorales has been classified. The families are: 1. Chaetophoraceae 2. Coleochaetaceae 3. Trentepohliaceae 4. Pleurococcaceae. Family # 1. Chaetophoraceae: Chaetophoralean algae are heterotrichous in habit frequently bearing terminal or lateral hair-like projections. In their heterotrichy both the erect and prostrate portions of the plant may be well developed (e.g., Stigeoclonium) or [...]

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Phaeophyta: Features and Relationships | Algae

In this article we will discuss about the general features and phylogenetic relationships of phaeophyta.  General Features of Phaeophyta: The Phaeophyta or brown algae, in general, are restricted to the sea—the sea­weeds, with a few exceptional fresh-water forms (species of Heribaudiella, Sphacelaria, Lithoderma, Pseudobodanella and Pleurocladia lacustris, A. Br.). Usually the marine members are abundant in cold-waters. But warm-water brown [...]

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Classification of Sargassum | Algae

In this article we will discuss about the classification of sargassum.  Family Sargassaceae: Plants possess flat costate branches or transitional stages to cylindrical branches bearing numerous macroscopic spine-like projections, turbinate foliar organs, or costate leaves, usually with cryptostomata and buoyant air-bladders. Conceptacles are in ordinary branches or in special receptacular branchlet systems. Sexual reproduction is oogamous. Each oogonium produces a [...]

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