In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Description of Phaeophyceae 2. Characteristics of Phaeophyceae 3. Classification. Description of Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae): It is a large group of algae consisting of 240 genera and over 1,500 species out of which 32 genera and 93 species are reported from India. They are commonly known as brown algae, due to the presence [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Sargassum 2. Plant Body of Sargassum 3. Internal Structure 4. Features 5. Features 6. Reproduction 7. Life Cycle Pattern. Occurrence of Sargassum: The genus Sargassum (Spanish sargazo, seaweed) is represented by about 150 species, out of which 1 6 species are found in India. It is found in temperate, subtropical [...]