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Classification of Zygnematales: 2 Families | Algae

The following points highlight the two families under which zygamatales has been classified. The families are: 1. Zygnemataceae 2. Desmidiaceae. Family # 1. Zygnemataceae: This family includes fresh-water multicellular filamentous forms of algae. Genus Spirogyra of Zygnemataceae: It is one of the common green algae occurring chiefly in ponds, pools, ditches, and similar other places. It prefers still, rather than [...]

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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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Chlorophyta: Features and Distribution | Algae

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. General Features of Chlorophyta 2. Distribution of Chlorophyta 3. Plant Body 4. Reproduction. General Features of Chlorophyta: Chlorophyta is the largest of the eight divisions of algae. Members of the Chlorophyta, or grass-green algae are similar to higher plants being characterized by a well-defined nucleus, photosynthetic pigments localized in chloroplastids in which [...]

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