In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual reproductive structure of ectocarpus. Asexual Reproduction of Ectocarpus: 1. Reproduction is by asexual as well as sexual methods. 2. Asexual reproduction is with the help of zoospores. 3. Zoospores are haploid as well as diploid. 4. Haploid zoospores are formed in unilocular sporangia while the diploid zoospores in plurilocular [...]
In this article we will discuss about the external morphology of ectocarpus. 1. Plant body consists of thin, well-branched, brown- coloured filaments arranged in heterotrichous form. 2. Heterotrichousthallus is differentiated into a prostrate system and an erect system (Fig. 36 A-D). 3. Prostrate system is creeping, septate, profusely branched and attaches the plant with the substratum, thus functioning as holdfast. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Ectocarpus 2. Plant Body of Ectocarpus 3. Cell Structure 4. Features 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle. Occurrence of Ectocarpus: Different species of the genus Ectocarpus (Cr. ekos — external and kapos — fruit) is found throughout the world, out of which 16 species are found in India. They grow in [...]