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:- 1. Occurrence of Oscillatoria 2. Thallus Structure of Oscillatoria 3. Cell Structure 4. Reproduction 5. Movement. Occurrence of Oscillatoria: Oscillatoria, a fresh water, blue green alga, is represented by 76 species. Species are commonly found in fresh and polluted water of ponds, pools, drains, streams, and also in damp soils and rocks. These [...]
In this article we will discuss about the thallus and cell structure of chara with the help of suitable diagrams. Thallus Structure of Chara: The thallus of Chara is branched, multicellular and macroscopic. The thallus is normally 20-30 cm. in height but often may be up to 90 cm to l m. Some species like C. hatei are small and [...]