In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Coleochaete 2. Thallus Structure of Coleochaete 3. Cell Structure 4. Growth 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle 7. Affinities. Occurrence of Coleochaete: The genus Coleochaete is the only representative of the family Coleochaetaceae. It is represented by about ten species of which three species—C. orbicularis, C. nitellarum and C. scutata are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the external morphology of coleochaete with its reproductive structure. 1. Plant body is thalloid, multicellular and of two types: (a) Cushioned forms; (b) Discoid forms. 2. Cushioned forms, such as Coleochaetepulvinata show clear heterotrichous habit with a prostrate and an erect system (Fig. 23 A). 3. Erect system is very much branched [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Coleochaete 2. Plant Body of Coleochaete 3. Cell Structure 4. Features 5. Reproduction. Occurrence of Coleochaete: The genus Coleochaete (Gr. Keleon, sheath; chaetos, hair) is represented by about 10 species, out of which 3 species are found in India. They grow in fresh water either as epiphytes on different angiosperms [...]