In this article we will discuss about the structure of chlamydomonas (explained with labelled diagram). The unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas is haploid with a single nucleus, a chloroplast and several mitochondria (Fig. 9.3). It can reproduce asexually as well as sexually by fusion of gametes of opposite mating types (mt+ and mt-). The mating type is controlled by a single [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of chlamydomonas with the help of suitable diagrams. Chlamydomonas is unicellular, motile green algae. The thallus is represented by a single cell. It is about 20 p,-30|i in length and 20 ยต in diameter. The shape of thallus can be oval, spherical, oblong, ellipsoidal or pyriform. The pyriform or pear shaped [...]
In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual methods of reproduction that occur in the life cycle of chlamydomonas. 1. Asexual Reproduction: It takes place by following methods: (A) By zoospores- The zoospore formation takes place during favourable conditions. The zoospore formation takes place as follows: The protoplast contracts and gets separated from the cell wall. The [...]