In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual methods of reproduction that occur in the life cycle of chara. 1. Vegetative Reproduction in Chara: Vegetative reproduction in Chara takes place by following methods: (a) Bulbils: The bulbils are spherical or oval tube-like structures which develop on rhizoids t . C. aspora or on lower nodes of main [...]
In this article we will discuss about the vegetative, asexual and sexual methods of reproduction that occur in the life cycle of hydrodictyon. (i) Vegetative Reproduction: It takes place by fragmentation. Coenobium breaks up into small pieces called fragments. Which have capability to grow into new colonies. It may be due to water currents and movement of aquatic animals. (ii) [...]
In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual methods of reproduction that occurs in the life cycle of volvox. 1. Asexual Reproduction: During asexual reproduction some cells of the posterior part of colony become reproductive. These cells enlarge up to ten times, become rounded and lose flagella. These cells are called gonidia (Sing, gonidium) (Fig. 2 A). [...]