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9 Main Characteristics of Xanthophyceae

The following points highlight the nine main characteristics of Xanthophyceae. 1. Members of Xanthophyceae are commonly fresh water (Tribonema) and most of them are free floating. [Few members are found to grow on mud (Botrydium) and also on walls or tree trunks (Characiopsis, Ophiocytium etc.). A few members like Halosphaera are marine. 2. Plant body is unicellular (Heterochloris) or multicellular. [...]

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Ectocarpus: Occurrence, Features and Reproduction

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 [...]

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Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae): Description and Classification

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 [...]

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