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 [...]